Thierry Allemand

Cornas Reynard (R) Syrah 2008

9.4

On paper they say 08 wasn’t a good vintage but hey I love it. Old vine Reynard is excellent in 2008 showing all the Allemand sigs with dark fruit, olive tapenade and a liquid rock minerality. 08 is particularly Bordeaux like and not at all thin—that magical Reynard vineyard really ups the concentration of any vintage. Always a thrill to drink Allemand, my favorite Syrah. — 2 days ago

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Thierry Allemand

Chaillot Cornas Syrah 2011

Ron Siegel

9.4

Another great one — 17 hours ago

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Stolpman Vineyards

Estate Grown Ballard Canyon Syrah 2018

Gene Buonviri

8.9

Bold, full hints of ripe blackberries, black plums and dark cherries. Dry and balanced tannins / acidity. Wait for the smell of old leather. Great finish. — 20 days ago

Domaine Jamet

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2001

Alexandre Pagliano

9.0

Dark rubi robe with a purple hue, not showing its 25 years. Nose is very evolved and more on secondary notes. Big disappointment on the mouth, very evolved and lacking complexity for such a stellar reputation. A good bottle that is not worth the price tag… — a month ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other

Adriana, Jamie and 7 others liked this

Jamie Lauder

‘C’est la vie

Alexandre Pagliano

Agree @Jamie Lauder !

Domaine Auguste Clape

Cornas Syrah 2015

Bob McDonald

9.3

Brief notes. Dense crimson with a ruby rim. Traces of cowyard, (mild Brett?) also blackberry and black pepper notes. A rich palate of medium plus intensity - savoury and earthy notes and black olive. A fantastic food wine. Love this style. One of the better world expressions of Syrah. Have my last bottle in early 2028. — 6 days ago

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Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, I’ve drank Clape Cornas as far back as the 1985 (though in those days I was always a Verset Cornas guy, others in my wine group preferred Clape). About 2 years ago I brought a bottle of 1991 Clape to a friend’s winery in the Sierra Foothills, we popped and poured it (my wife and his winery intern were also there), and it was nothing short of fabulous!! Anyway, only purpose of my little side story is to suggest that this wine, from a fine vintage, will cellar long past your “last bottle” window (20-25 years without a problem)!! Cheers!! 🍷🍷

Bob McDonald

@Doug Powers Thanks for your note Doug. Its longevity is not in question…..I guess I don’t have the patience to wait as long as I should and I would like to try the last bottle sooner rather than later! Thankfully I have younger vintages of Clape Cornas waiting in the cellar.

Anthony De Blasi

Same issue here, I always realise that the last bottle of a certain wine I drink over the years is always the best because I also tend to open rather early than late

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah 1995

Alvaro Bustillos

9.6

Jlchave tasting @ the modern — 3 days ago

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Alain Graillot

Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2023

Jonathan Wall

9.3

Has the hint of the amazing 1995 that zinged my wine obsession. — 6 hours ago

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Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

L'Hermitage Syrah 1989

Ron Siegel

9.6

Wow! A rock star wine with many years left. Lots of dark cherry, berry fruit, meat, earth, mineral, savory spices, leather, floral & tobacco — 16 days ago

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Neil Valenzuela

😍 FOMO

E. Guigal

La Landonne Côte-Rotie Syrah 2016

Michael Dierberg

9.4

Not at peak yet but should be a wine to remember in another 5-10 years! — 21 days ago

with JiaMin

Jean-Philip, Dave and 6 others liked this

Turley

Hayne Vineyard Petite Syrah 2005

Brian S

9.1

This was the first vineyard I went to, while in school at the CIA, was going to share it with classmates but decided against it. 21 year old bottle still holding up not getting a lot soy sauce, still a good amount of blue fruit. I think the high alcohol has helped this wine stay in a good place. — 16 days ago

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