Lezardes Syrah Dom. Rene Rostaing 2016

Country
France
Producer
Domaine Rene Rostaing
Grape(s)
Syrah (100%)
Type
Red
Style
Rich
Oaked Style
Oaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
13%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No

Producer

Businessman and winemaker Rene Rostaing has parcelled together almost 20 plots of vineyard in Cote Rotie with vineyard sites in La Landonne, La Vialliere and Cote Blonde, each possessing its own distinct characteristics. He has also mastered the neighouring appellation of Condrieu, produced from the rare and fragrant Viognier grape variety. In 1996 Rene purchased a small estate in the Languedoc. It`s 12ha of limestone garrigue are planted with red and white Rhone varieties, traditionally vinified with maticulous care from low yields.
Tasting Notes
Rene Rostaing`s "Les Lézardes" Syrah is made from old vines adjacent to Côte-Rôtie. Full of bramble fruits on the nose, the palate is rich and spicy, tasting of wild plums and carrying the scent of sun-baked herbs from the steep hillsides. Chewy tannins give the wine structure and finishes long and spicy.
Food
Serve with roast venison or beef.