Domaine Rostaing, Syrah, Ampodium, Côte-Rotie, Northern Rhône, France 2018 orange Flowering was disrupted by rain

Flowering was disrupted by rain and cool temperatures during the first half of June resulting in significant flower abortion and uneven grape size

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Water stress began to develop at the end of June in some plots in the Enclos and increased in July

mineral soils always produce the most powerful bottling of Chardonnay in the range

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Domaine Rostaing, Syrah, Ampodium, Côte-Rotie, Northern Rhône, France 2018 orange Flowering was disrupted by rainMostly blended but still in barrel, the 2018 Cte Rtie Ampodium is a terrific introduction to the Cte Rties of Rostaing. Mulberries and licorice appear on the nose, followed by savory notes of espresso and black olives on the medium to full bodied palate. It's silky, fine and complex, with a long, softly dusty finish. I also tasted a richer, more structured lot from la Viallire that will be blended in, along with a terrific looking barrel from Leyat