Domaine René Rostaing - La Landonne 2022
La Landonne 2022 from Domaine René Rostaing stands as the most majestic and sculptural expression of Côte-Rôtie, coming from a legendary hillside with steep slopes and dark micaschist soils. The deep ruby robe leaning towards garnet immediately signals a wine of great density. The nose, broad and concentrated, blends blackcurrant, wild blackberry, and black cherry, accented by notes of pepper, violet, light smoke, and warm earth. From the first sip, the mouth impresses with its restrained power, supported by a broad and compact body structured by relentless freshness. The tannins, tight and highly precise, form a firm grain typical of this renowned lieu-dit known for producing Syrahs with natural authority. The endless finish stretches over notes of black fruits, spices, black olive, and warm stone, leaving an impression of verticality and depth.
Upon aeration, La Landonne 2022 gains complexity and reveals nuances of graphite, licorice, pure cocoa, and dried rose that enrich an already very expressive bouquet. The mineral character of the terroir becomes evident, bringing tension and uprightness to a generous body. The vinification, carried out with a significant percentage of whole clusters depending on the vintage, enhances the structure, aromatic relief, and floral dimension of the cuvée. The long barrel aging, perfectly controlled, refines the power without ever masking the personality of the place. The wine breathes depth and technical mastery, revealing a tannic architecture of great nobility, both firm and chiseled. Each glass asserts the stature of this cru: a monumental, demanding wine, yet endowed with remarkable precision.
La Landonne 2022 is unquestionably a wine for long aging, designed to reveal its full dimension after several years in the cellar. At the table, it will brilliantly accompany roasted game birds, royal hare, aged rib steak, local herb lamb, or richly flavored stews. Its disciplined power and smoky, peppery character also make it a remarkable companion to deep, earthy cuisines, where the wine’s density finds a natural echo. Young, it requires long aeration to fully reveal itself, but its potential is clear. Over time, it will develop notes of noble leather, truffle, blond tobacco, candied black fruits, and complex spices, while maintaining its mineral framework and freshness. La Landonne 2022 embodies the greatness of Côte-Rôtie in its most serious, vertical, and intense form: a rare, powerful, classy wine crafted for decades.
Grape variety: Syrah
