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Rostaing Côte Rôtie La Viaillère

Côte Rôtie, France
Rostaing's single-lieu-dit Côte Rôtie from La Viaillère: elegant, perfumed Syrah with violet, raspberry, smoked olive, and granite mineral depth. More restrained than many peers — this is Côte Rôtie as finesse rather than power.
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Wood pigeon's deep gaminess and truffle are perfect foils for Côte Rôtie's smoky violet complexity and mineral depth
classic main
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Venison's iron depth and blackberry sauce mirror La Viaillère's dark fruit; juniper amplifies Syrah's Northern Rhône spice
established main
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Foie gras's richness and Sauternes sweetness contrast Côte Rôtie's dry power; Muscat grape creates aromatic bridge to the wine's floral lift
adventurous starter
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Offal's richness and caper's brine meet the wine's savoury olive and iron character in a precise, classical French bistro register
adventurous starter