Domaine Rene Rostaing

Domaine Rene Rostaing is a highly esteemed wine producer located in the northern Rhône region of France. The winery was founded in 1971 by the eponymous Rene Rostaing, who inherited vineyards from his grandfather and uncle. Rostaing's family has been involved in winemaking for several generations, and he has continued this tradition while also bringing his own modern techniques and philosophies to the winery.

The Domaine Rene Rostaing is situated in the Côte-Rôtie appellation, which is famous for producing some of the finest and most elegant red wines in the world. The vineyards are located on steep slopes of the Côte Brune and Côte Blonde, where the Syrah grape thrives in the region's unique terroir. Rostaing's vineyards are planted with low-yielding vines that are meticulously tended to by hand, ensuring the highest quality of grapes for his wines.

At Domaine Rene Rostaing, traditional winemaking techniques are combined with modern practices to create exceptional wines that truly reflect the terroir of the Côte-Rôtie. The grapes are hand-harvested and sorted, and then fermented in open vats using only natural yeasts. The wines are then aged in oak barrels, with a small percentage of new oak, to add complexity and structure to the final product.

One of the most distinctive features of Domaine Rene Rostaing is their use of co-fermentation, where the Syrah grapes are blended with a small percentage of Viognier grapes during the fermentation process. This technique, which is traditional in the Côte-Rôtie region, adds a unique floral and aromatic character to the wine, making it stand out from others in the region.

Domaine Rene Rostaing produces a range of wines, including their flagship Côte-Rôtie "Côte Blonde" and "La Landonne" cuvées, which are highly sought