2021 Northern Rhône

This is the emblematic cuvée of the Rostaing domaine, which blends 15 lieux-dits from around Côte-Rôtie. It showcases the Rostaing signature style: rich, dense fruit, with bold tannin structure. The 2021 has wonderfully open fruit, and this will drink well from early on. Savoury and highly appetising.

This is arguably Côte-Rôtie’s most famous vineyard. In 2021, this magnificent Rostaing cuvée bursts with cranberries and nutmeg spice. Grippy little tannins give it a certain austerity in its youth.

Viognier in Condrieu was hit hard by the April frosts, and as a result, only a tiny amount of this popular, characterful Condrieu has been made in 2021. As usual, it was vinified and aged in stainless steel, rather than oak. It comes from a granitic south-west facing parcel, and in 2021 is floral, fine, and shows the minerality that Condrieu, in a cooler vintage, is capable of.

This is one of the most sought-after wines in the Rostaing stable, and only produced in tiny volumes. In 2021, when no Côte Brune was produced, it will see even greater demand. It has structure, spicy, deep tannins and a density of fruit not easily found in the 2021 vintage. The natural freshness of the vintage sings through. Powerful, but poised.