Smokey, oaky, dark fruit. — 4 months ago
The depth of dark fruit and soft tannins made this such a an easy drinker — 6 months ago
Too bad that more people have discovered the wines of Sylvain Pataille. Still well priced but more competitive to buy them. — 8 days ago
Great fruit even at this age. The only issue I had besides the slight bell pepper is how rough the tannins were and the coconut on the nose. American oak? Not something i’d think Roy would use. — 4 months ago
A little farmyardy on opening, but still some pleasure in this forgotten oldie from the cellar when it opened up… — 3 months ago
book ends $55 soo goood — 5 months ago
Vanessa
Damn. This is delicious and in an amazing spot 😍
It has effusive aromas & flavors black cherry preserves, dried fig, prune, rose, graphite, coffee grounds, blackberry bramble, licorice, leather, tobacco, peat, clove, star anise, cardamom, cured meat, black peppercorn, wet earth, mushroom, potting soil, balsamic glaze..
On the palate it’s dry with high - barely so - alcohol (14% ABV). The acidity is lovely and energetic. Tannins are silky and well-integrated.
100% Syrah from Hermitage hill, biodynamic and lower intervention in the winery. Textured and deep.
Delicious !!!!
— a month ago