Rene Rostaing, Cote-Rotie La Viaillere, 2022 012926OFFER a pioneer of traditional-method sparkling

a pioneer of traditional-method sparkling wines in Croatia’s Plešivica region

earthy complexity

but with Jura soul and a mountain-fresh edge

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

Olga Raffault built her reputation on Les Picasses

Rene Rostaing, Cote-Rotie La Viaillere, 2022 012926OFFER a pioneer of traditional-method sparklingLa 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,