Côte-Rôtie Syrah

Slow ox for 3 hours. Deep ruby, still ruby edges. The pronounced nose was loaded with spices, olives, smoke, smoked meat, anise, clove, peppercorns, mostly tertiary dark red fruits, dried crushed violets. The palate was med+ bodied, medium grain tannin were a tad chewy and grainy, an intense but elegantly persistent palate. A long, spicy finish showed subtle fruit with the tannins showing a touch grainy/chewy and not as integrated here. Still a beauty, though not sure the tannin will resolve at this point.

Great as usual! Decanted this wine but might not have needed it. 2021 was a lower tannin more supple vintage. Classic Jamet aromas of lavender and charcuterie, great acidity and moderate tannin

Even in colder years, Jamet never disappoints

A wonderful expressive nose. Rich gamey fruit, black pepper, blood and deep tangy stuff. Long rich and supple. Exceptional

When Jamet with age is on it’s really on. ‘98 is showing beautifully tonight, fully open and giving wafting seductive and perfumed aromatics of ripe blackberry fruit, smoked meats, camphor and exotic spices with an elegant, satiny palate with melting tannins and a stunningly long finale. Beautiful wine, and for my tastes at its peak.

Lovely. Plush, bloody, rich violet, dried herbs. Lovely mouthfeel and balance. Delicious and long

One of Jamet’s best vintages 🙌🏻

Green pepper and intense violet laced plummy fruit. Pure and long. Young, but really good now

Plum with green pepper. Lifted floral notes. Olive and herbal notes. Great balance and length.

Meaty with plum fruit, black pepper, iron and great balance. Long finish.