The 100% Syrah from the granite terraces outside Cote Rotie, La Rosine, the 2004 is herbal, dark ruby/purple, has excellent aromatics on the attack, but then narrows out and displays some of the vintage’s dark side, the high acidity and aggressive tannins. The Ogiers are a wonderful family, and it’s gratifying to see the extraordinary quality of wine that continues to emerge from them. The son Stephane has taken over fully from his dad, who seems to be inching into full retirement, and continues to push the estate to higher and higher levels of quality.Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083