Francois Gerard

Côte-Rôtie Syrah

9.252 ratings
9.217 pro ratings
Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
S Butterfield

Sommelier Flask Fine Wines

9.0

As a rabid fanatic Cote Rotie man, of course I enjoy this, hits all the notes one would expect, it’s just not a virtuoso.

As a rabid fanatic Cote Rotie man, of course I enjoy this, hits all the notes one would expect, it’s just not a virtuoso.

Sep 25th, 2020
Allison Lyzenga

Deep ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of black cherry, black plum, blackberry, blueberry, funky old-world earth, underbrush, savory herbs, coffee; dry, medium plus acid, ripe medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, very classic, well balanced and delicious, very good

Deep ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of black cherry, black plum, blackberry, blueberry, funky old-world earth, underbrush, savory herbs, coffee; dry, medium plus acid, ripe medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, very classic, well balanced and delicious, very good

May 3rd, 2020
Lucid Selections

Singing a classic Cote-Rotie note. Lot's of low bass floral and savory components. Missing some hightone aromatics from less whole cluster this vintage. All in all, drinking beautifully.

Singing a classic Cote-Rotie note. Lot's of low bass floral and savory components. Missing some hightone aromatics from less whole cluster this vintage. All in all, drinking beautifully.

Feb 25th, 2018
Scott Wren

It's awake and old enough to deliver the full package. Plummy earthy fragrance and light on its feet as CR goes. But this style is best for heavier stuff I rarely eat these days. Nice to know it's there the next time I eat big game 😩

It's awake and old enough to deliver the full package. Plummy earthy fragrance and light on its feet as CR goes. But this style is best for heavier stuff I rarely eat these days. Nice to know it's there the next time I eat big game 😩

Mar 1st, 2017
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.4

Meaty, stewed tomatoes, tart cherry, earth. Amazing floral perfume. Plays well with air. Lovely with lamb burger.

Meaty, stewed tomatoes, tart cherry, earth. Amazing floral perfume. Plays well with air. Lovely with lamb burger.

Oct 1st, 2016
Mikey Giugni

Owner/Winemaker Scar of the Sea wines & ciders

9.3

Nice wine. Tight and delicate. Years to be had on this vintage

Nice wine. Tight and delicate. Years to be had on this vintage

Jan 26th, 2016
Scott Wren

Fruit spice violet earth. Soft and open. Very balanced. Smoooooth. Almost Burgundian in elegance.

Fruit spice violet earth. Soft and open. Very balanced. Smoooooth. Almost Burgundian in elegance.

Mar 30th, 2015
Alex Alvärëz

A cook study in contrasts when tasted next to '11 Levet. The Levet was wild and gamey and somewhat forbidding (though I think a better wine in the end, and that's saying a lot). This is beautifully open, loaded with seductive red fruit and white flowers, and just a hint of game.

A cook study in contrasts when tasted next to '11 Levet. The Levet was wild and gamey and somewhat forbidding (though I think a better wine in the end, and that's saying a lot). This is beautifully open, loaded with seductive red fruit and white flowers, and just a hint of game.

Feb 25th, 2015
Scott Reiner

An anomaly. Drinking well. Classic. 13 pct. wonderful. But drinking well now.

An anomaly. Drinking well. Classic. 13 pct. wonderful. But drinking well now.

Oct 7th, 2014
romo

Fresh and young. Not overly savory.

Fresh and young. Not overly savory.

Apr 24th, 2023