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98 RP.
"The profound 1999 Cote Rotie La Landonne boasts a saturated black purple color as well as scents of graphite, truffles, smoke, bacon, blackberry, and earth. This full-bodied, muscular, powerful effort displays surprisingly sweet tannin for a wine from this terroir, along with awesome concentration, and a finish that lasts for 40+ seconds . . . . Rene Rostaing was apologetic for his 1999s, undoubtedly the greatest vintage he has ever produced. He was quick to point out that they are "atypical and too rich." Excuse me! This is Cote Rotie at its most concentrated and seductive. One of the most intelligent winemakers in Cote Rotie, Rene Rostaing continues to exhibit maturity as well as wisdom with the conditions he confronts in each vintage." Wine Advocate #140, Apr 2002 |