Revealing more structure and definition than the regular bottling, the 2003 Cote Rotie La Landonne offers more scorched earth, camphor, blackberry, and roasted meat characteristics. Last year this cuvee displayed no acidity, but that is not the case from bottle (perhaps the use of 50% stems helped). Rostaing admits that analytically, there is practically no acid in this wine, so it will age on its extraordinary extract and richness. This blockbuster should drink well young, yet age for 12-15 years. Robert Parker
Mike Saviage
Brought to RH on Yountville. At first it has high pitched nose, almost strawberry. But with air this settles in to show more of an earthy core of fruit and dark berries that was balanced with a minimalist structure. Representative of the vintage, and a serviceable Syrah.
Brought to RH on Yountville. At first it has high pitched nose, almost strawberry. But with air this settles in to show more of an earthy core of fruit and dark berries that was balanced with a minimalist structure. Representative of the vintage, and a serviceable Syrah.
9.1Jake Coursen
Birthday splurge for my dad’s 70th. Beautiful fruit still showing but not in a juicy way. Silky texture. Very complex wine that you have to be careful not to chug. Paired great with lamb bolognese. Would have loved to drink this 5 years ago and would love to drink this again 5 years from now.
Birthday splurge for my dad’s 70th. Beautiful fruit still showing but not in a juicy way. Silky texture. Very complex wine that you have to be careful not to chug. Paired great with lamb bolognese. Would have loved to drink this 5 years ago and would love to drink this again 5 years from now.
9.6LM Segal
‘Bout a mile past sublime, with 10+ yrs more to go. Rich, almost decadent.
‘Bout a mile past sublime, with 10+ yrs more to go. Rich, almost decadent.
9.7John Van Trijp
What a beautiful evening.....splendid food and all the wines are shining! Easter thanksgiving.....
What a beautiful evening.....splendid food and all the wines are shining! Easter thanksgiving.....
9.8LM Segal
'03. Scorched earth, layers of sexy, dark fruit. Evolved to a softness that perfectly balances this very ready C-R.
'03. Scorched earth, layers of sexy, dark fruit. Evolved to a softness that perfectly balances this very ready C-R.
9.4John Van Trijp
This is just an epic wine!
This is just an epic wine!
9.7WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.