2023 Rene Rostaing Les Lezardes Viognier
Grape
Viognier
Its Origins
Legal academic, property dealer and vigneron, René Rostaing crafts some of the finest Côte Rôties on the market today. He has owned 2 hectares in the Côte Blonde and La Landone since the 1970s but fortune has blessed him through his inheritance of four hectares of superbly sited vineyards from his father in law Albert Dervieux and another 1.4 hectares of particularly old vines from his uncle Marius Gentaz. He now has 7.4 hectares which in Côte Rôtie terms is a significant holding. Rostaing is firmly in the modernist camp of Côte Rôtie producers, destemming the majority of his fruit and being one of the first producers to ferment using vinomatics (horizontal automatic vinifiers). However he dislikes the overt taste of new oak and uses a maximum of 15% in the maturation process. All the wines are bottled unfiltered.
What The Critics Say
90/100 Vinous, Nicolas Greinacher
"White peach, apricot, yellow apple and a touch of mango come alive in the aromatic and juicy 2023 Viognier Les Lézardes. Neatly balanced by sucient freshness, the 2023 is an uplifting Viognier from Pierre Rostaing and can be enjoyed upon release." Drink 2025 - 2027
16.5/20 JancisRobinson.com, Alistair Cooper MW (2022 vintage)
"Expressive nose, round and waxy, note of honeysuckle. A rich, dense palate with some banana notes and honey as well as honeycomb and spice. There is a broad mouthfeel and richness on the palate. Rich and hedonistic. (AC)."
| Variety | Viognier |
|---|---|
| Region | Rhone |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Maturity | 2025 - 2029 |
This Wine Goes Well With
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