Domaine René Rostaing - IGP Collines Rhodaniennes - Les Lézardes - White - 2022

Wine:

Made from pure Viognier grown on granite soils, the 2022 IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Les Lézardes White showcases vibrant fruit aromas. Its smooth, rounded texture, enhanced by the excellent 2022 vintage, remains fresh and well-balanced, with no oak influence to interfere with its purity. This precise and expressive cuvée is perfect as an apéritif and pairs beautifully with fresh cheeses or raw fish.

Vinification:

Hand harvested from young vines on the estate, vinified in stainless steel vats, malolactic fermentation blocked, aged for 10 months.

Color:

Bright yellow.

Nose:

A beautiful aromatic palette with notes of stone fruit and flowers.

Palate:

Fresh and well-balanced, this cuvée offers a smooth, rounded structure with a generous yet precise character.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitifs, seafood, tapas, fish toasts marinated in coriander, Rigotte de Condrieu cheese.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2030.

A winemaker in a league of his own and a favourite of Robert Parker, René Rostaing has mastered the finest terroirs of Ampuis, crafting wines of pure classicism that captivate enthusiasts worldwide. His humility is matched only by his talent, producing wines of extraordinary finesse and depth. With limited production and overwhelming demand, his bottles are available by allocation only and disappear quickly. Whether from the prestigious appellations of Côte Rôtie and Condrieu, or his outstanding IGP wines, Rostaing's creations never fail to impress, winning over wine lovers with their remarkable consistency and irresistible charm.