Rostaing Côte-Rôtie La Landonne 2019

94-96 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): “Complex array of dark fruit preserve, floral, spice and savory herb qualities on the highly perfumed nose; a smoky mineral note gains volume as the wine opens up. Shows excellent clarity and spicy lift to the concentrated cherry liqueur, blueberry and spicecake flavors, which slowly expand through the midpalate. Blends depth and energy with a sure hand and shows impressive energy and mineral thrust on a very long, youthfully tannic finish. (May 2020)”

95 points James Molesworth (Wine Spectator): “Solidly built, with a core of dark and winey black cherry and black currant fruit flavors that meld steadily with hints of cast iron, pepper, bay leaf and warm earth, followed by a smoldering edge and some latent grip on the long finish. Needs some time to unwind fully. Best from 2024 through 2038. 400 cases made. (5/31/22)”

94 points Matt Walls (Decanter): “Closed, herbal and brooding – giving little away for now on the nose. It’s big but by no means fat with a strong inner architecture. Brooding with quite burly tannins, not the finest this year – there’s a distinct grain. Alcohol however is in check, though it’s a potent wine. Acidity is low, but it feels in no way flabby – quite the opposite, it’s strict and austere. Needs long ageing. Slightly green tannins on the finish. Four weeks in tank, 18 months in oak, limited new oak, natural yeasts, and as many stems as possible. Drinking Window: 2026-2037. (Oct 2020)”