Rhone Valley

Purest expression of Syrah. Well-made and well-aged wine from Northern Rhône. Cornas are often very tannic in their youth but this wine did wait patiently for its day. Deep ruby colour, hazy with some sediment. Clean pronounced aromas of black fruit, spice, black currant leaf, forest floor. Dry, medium acidity, medium silky tannin, medium alko 13.5%, very...

Deep, brilliant violet. Intensely perfumed black and blue fruit and floral qualities on the spice-inflected nose, along with a hint of licorice. Delivers a suave blend of richness and liveliness on the palate, offering sappy blackcurrant, cherry, blueberry and violet pastille flavors that take on a smoky aspect with air. Finish very long and juicy, with...

Nose is earthy: dust and mushrooms which dissipated (too) quickly. Mouth is a perfect balance of bold dark fruits/berries and acidity. Very concentrated and complex with hints of pepper & cedar. Perfectly paired with poultry, pork & lamb. Type Of Wine: red wine Vintage: 2016 Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Rhône, France) Winery: Pierre-Henri...