Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

‘(the first vintage in which Rostaing's classique bottling will carry this name): Dark ruby. Ripe cherry and dark berry aromas are complemented by notes of anise and allspice, with subtle smoke and black pepper nuances in the background. Then brighter on the palate, offering vibrant cherry and bitter rhubarb flavors and a late note of candied licorice. Shows very good energy and a touch of licorice on the intensely spicy, persistent finish.’ - Josh Raynolds, Vinous, 92/100 (March 2012)

‘A very sleek, precise style, with white pepper, cherry eau de vie and violet notes riding a knife edge of iron through the finish. Not big, but focused and intense. Best from 2013 through 2022.’ - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 91/100

‘The 2009 Cote Rotie Ampodium (a name change for the Classique starting with this vintage) exhibits sweeter, riper fruit as well as abundant raspberry and cherry notes intermixed with bacon fat and spice. This is 100% Syrah with no Viognier co-fermented. There is some tannin to shed, but the overall impression is one of flesh and intensity.’ - Robert M. Parker, Jr., Wine Advocate, 90/100