Rene Rostaing, Cote-Rotie La Viaillere, 2022 012926OFFER 5L format offers an opportunity

5L format offers an opportunity to savor its elegance in abundance

Manoir du Kinkiz crafts this cider using traditional methods: hand-harvested apples

Olga Raffault built her reputation on Les Picasses

but with Jura soul and a mountain-fresh edge

Rene Rostaing, Cote-Rotie La Viaillere, 2022 012926OFFER 5L format offers an opportunityLa Viaillre doesnt get the headlines like La Landonne or Cte Blonde, but in Rostaings hands, its a sleeper hita Syrah with real edge, drive, and aromatic punch. The vineyards high slopes and rocky soils give the wine lift and minerality, while the 2022 vintage layers in dark fruit, cracked pepper, and wild herbs. Its a little wilder, a little more untamed than the others in the lineupless polished maybe, but full of personality. The tannins are firm,