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2023 Rene Rostaing Condrieu La Bonnette

James Suckling

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A pure and classical expression of premium Viognier. As one of the Northern Rhone's most revered producers, Rostaing fermented this generously ripe Viognier fruit to dryness without the use of any oak. With beautiful fruit clarity and nuance,along with immense richness and layering, the La Bonnette is drinking beautifully now and for the next few years. Extremely limited.

$125.00 in mixed 6+ or $140.00 per bottle

Overview

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

94/100 James Suckling

"A lovely, juicy, bright and aromatic Condrieu with fresh lemons, blanched almonds, white peaches and fresh white flowers. Medium-bodied with bright acidity. Lively and attractive with a long finish. Drink or hold."

93/100 Vinous, Nicholas Greinacher

"The 2023 Condrieu La Bonnette showcases redolent apricot, honeysuckle, banana and white peach tones. Medium-bodied with lifting freshness and spot-on balance, the 2023 is absolutely delicious. This is a magnicent Condrieu. True to Rostaing’s house style, this Condrieu sees no oak and its malolactic conversion was blocked to preserve both aromatic purity and citrus-like acidity" Drink 2025 - 2029

Stats & Food Matching

Variety	Viognier
Region	Rhone
Closure	Cork
Volume	750ml
Maturity	2025 - 2029

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Taste

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