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17
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98
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Tasting Notes
Syrah 80% from Les Plantiers (1970, flat land, 77%), 20% from Les Bessards (late 1980s, 15%), Les Greffieux (late 1980s, 8%), 50% destemmed, 2 week vinification, cap punched, aged 1-6 year 225 & 228-litre oak casks 16-20 months, unfined, unfiltered, 2-3 bottlings, 2400bts JLL
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Classification: Red
Variety: Shiraz
Vintage: 2022
Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)
Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley, Hermitage
Alcohol %: 13.5%
Cellaring: 10-15 Years
Scores
17 / 20"‘Cask sample. Beautiful nose, perfumed pure and dense with smoked game, spiced biltong, charcuterie and dried earthy notes, a note of tequila. The palate is saturated with pain grillée and firm tannins, grippy and real sense of purity. Surprising acidity for such a warm vintage – round and rich yet always with a crunchy, whole-bunch-infused freshness. (AC) Drink: 2026-2040’ 17+/20 Alistair Cooper, MW, JancisRobinson.com (Sept 2023)"
- Jancis Robinson MW
98 / 100
"‘Staggering nose of red fruit with fascinating mineral and meaty undertones. Gigantic concentration on the medium- to full-bodied palate, the power tightly reined in, but nonetheless driving the extremely long and precise finish that has great stony expression. A cuvee of wines from the granitic Les Bressards section of the hill of Hermitage and lower lying vineyards with more clay in the soil. 100% whole cluster fermentation, then bottled unfiltered and unfined. Drink from 2026.’ 98 Points JamesSuckling.com Apr 2024"
- James Suckling
