Domaine Rene Rostaing Cote-Rotie La Landonne 2023

Domaine René Rostaing Côte-Rôtie La Landonne 2023 is a 100% Syrah from the steep Côte Brune slope in the Northern Rhône, France. It shows black cherry, violet and graphite, with a mineral core. Jeb Dunnuck rated it 98 POINTS. It is best with a few years in the cellar.

In the glass it shows a savoury, smoky side, with black olive and a touch of grapefruit peel alongside the fruit. The palate is mineral and iron-edged, with fresh acidity, and the finish is long and sweet-fruited.

This wine would pair well with slow-cooked lamb, and it suits anyone who likes a savoury, mineral Syrah and does not mind waiting.

The vineyard's soils are dark and rich in iron.

What it tastes like

This wine has ripe black plum at its centre, with a little lavender and dried herbs. The aromas on the nose carry a hint of stem spice from the whole bunches.

On the palate the structure is well built, with smooth tannins. It will open up with a few years in bottle.

Style at a glance

• Body: Medium to full
• Sweetness: Dry
• Acidity: Fresh
• Tannin: Smooth, with good structure
• Oak: Large demi-muid casks with no more than 10% new oak, so the oak stays in the background
• Style: Savoury, mineral, cellar-worthy Syrah

Food to enjoy this with

• Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with rosemary
• Venison loin with juniper
• Duck breast with a black olive sauce
• Braised beef short rib
• Mushroom and thyme risotto
• Aged Comté
• Black olive tapenade on grilled bread, an unexpected match that picks up the olive character in the wine

Who makes it

René Rostaing made his first wine in 1971. His vineyards grew through inheritance from Albert Dervieux and Marius Gentaz, two of the best-known growers in Côte-Rôtie.

The Domaine holds about 7.5 hectares across 14 named vineyard sites. La Landonne is one of its best-known, a steep, schist-rich site on the Côte Brune.

René's son Pierre Rostaing took over the Domaine in 2015, after training in Burgundy with Dominique Lafon in Meursault. Pierre believes stems are essential to the perfume of Côte-Rôtie, and he uses whole bunches even in cooler years.

For the 2023 vintage, the grapes were fermented as 100% whole bunches, and the wine was aged in demi-muids (large casks) with no more than 10% new oak.

About the vintage

Catriona Felstead MW describes a Northern Rhône season that began with heavy spring rain and mildew pressure. A heatwave followed from 10 to 23 August, with temperatures above 40°C. She reports yields down by around 20%, and Pierre Rostaing told her it was the shortest vintage in recent memory, apart from 2021.

In Vinous's 2023 Northern Rhône report, Nicolas Greinacher found Côte-Rôtie the strongest appellation for red wine that year. It missed the heavy rain of 18 September, and settled autumn weather into mid-October let growers pick over 4 to 5 weeks. He describes the wines as fresh, calm and balanced, with ripe fruit and gentle tannins.

Critic scores and ratings

• 98 POINTS – Jeb Dunnuck – JebDunnuck.com
• 97 POINTS – Wine Advocate
• 95 POINTS – Wine Spectator

When to drink it

Give it a few years before opening. Critics suggest drinking it from about 2028, and it should hold well into the 2040s.

Technical details

Where to buy

The Domaine René Rostaing Côte-Rôtie La Landonne 2023 is available online at thewineryonline.co.nz for delivery within New Zealand. You can also buy it at our Queenstown and Arrowtown wine stores, alongside a large range of New Zealand and international wine. Online and in both stores you can select a mixed case from a large range of wines.

Questions we are often asked

What does Rostaing La Landonne 2023 taste like?

Domaine René Rostaing La Landonne 2023 shows ripe black plum, lavender, black olive and graphite, with fresh acidity and a long finish.

What grape is Rostaing Côte-Rôtie La Landonne 2023 made from?

Domaine René Rostaing La Landonne 2023 is 100% Syrah.

Is Rostaing La Landonne 2023 made with whole bunches?

Yes. Domaine René Rostaing ferments the 2023 La Landonne as 100% whole bunches, stems included.

How long can I cellar Rostaing La Landonne 2023?

Most critics start the drinking window around 2028 or 2029 and run it through the 2040s, so a few years in the cellar suits Domaine René Rostaing La Landonne 2023.

Where is the La Landonne vineyard?

La Landonne is a steep vineyard on the Côte Brune side of the Côte-Rôtie appellation in the Northern Rhône, France.

Where can I buy Domaine René Rostaing Côte-Rôtie La Landonne 2023?

The Winery sells Domaine René Rostaing Côte-Rôtie La Landonne 2023 online at thewineryonline.co.nz for delivery within New Zealand. You can also buy it in our Queenstown and Arrowtown wine stores.