$98.00
Big Bold Red
JD 94 Pts.
95% Syrah and 5% Viognier
France/Rhone Valley
A classic style of Côte-Rôtie, and the crisp black-fruit character and pronounced herbal accents of this slightly frail but elegant Syrah are inviting. The palate is delicate, suggesting crunchy black cassis nuanced by savory hints of soy, charcuterie and thyme. It's not deeply concentrated but lingers softly on fine, drying tannins and a pleasantly earthen tone. -Anna Lee C. Iijima