Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie, Cuvee Classique 2005 Grenache I would go big on

I would go big on the 2018s—classic Burgundy and

and its obvious extract

The wine is then aged for two years in small oak barrels

this is one of the great winemakers and domaines in the world

which tends to emphasize delicate herbal and floral nuances set against ripe fruit and silky textures

Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie, Cuvee Classique 2005 Grenache I would go big onone damp stained label 95 Points CellarTracker Holy cow. This wine is absolutely singing. A big step up from the last bottle and in a perfect window this evening. Deep ruby color, it is loaded with dark berries, raw meat and wild herbs mixed together with a strong yet subtle personality. This is truly a Burgundian style of Cote Rotie and I love it. I may be underrating the bottle as its purity can easily complete with the big boys of the region. Old