François Villard
l'Appel des Sereines Syrah
Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Textbook Northern Rhone Syrah in a very affordable, drink now package. Bing cherry, currants, light and pleasantly integrated peppercorn and smoke notes, a touch of beef bouillon and soil. Medium bodied, pure textures of finely grained tannin and perfectly integrated acidity. Med+ on the finish. If you have been drinking new world syrah and are hesitant to buy in on a Cote-Rotie, Hermitage or even a Saint-Joseph, this is a nice entry point.
Textbook Northern Rhone Syrah in a very affordable, drink now package. Bing cherry, currants, light and pleasantly integrated peppercorn and smoke notes, a touch of beef bouillon and soil. Medium bodied, pure textures of finely grained tannin and perfectly integrated acidity. Med+ on the finish. If you have been drinking new world syrah and are hesitant to buy in on a Cote-Rotie, Hermitage or even a Saint-Joseph, this is a nice entry point.
May 12th, 2022
Cherry, blackberry, white pepper and some smoke on the palette. Bright red fruit intertwined with dark fruit and earthy flavours. Med-high acidity and high tannins
Cherry, blackberry, white pepper and some smoke on the palette. Bright red fruit intertwined with dark fruit and earthy flavours. Med-high acidity and high tannins
Feb 15th, 2021
Black fruit, a bit bloody, clean finish.
Black fruit, a bit bloody, clean finish.
Oct 17th, 2020
Something very bright and clear about all of his wines, clean and modern but also full of local character, ripe and full but also transparent and dynamic, in a word, masterly.
Something very bright and clear about all of his wines, clean and modern but also full of local character, ripe and full but also transparent and dynamic, in a word, masterly.
2 people found it helpfulOct 24th, 2019Has a bit of a beef stew animal note notes of black pepper spice sundried plums some dried flowers very smooth and silky texture with a short fresh finish very good
Has a bit of a beef stew animal note notes of black pepper spice sundried plums some dried flowers very smooth and silky texture with a short fresh finish very good
2 people found it helpfulMar 9th, 2014
Absolutely kills it for the price. And I made a little art on the label.
Absolutely kills it for the price. And I made a little art on the label.
May 11th, 2017
Very chique 'nose' on this wine, impressive like a Côte Rotie. Lures me in like a beautiful siren. On the palate the feeling is much lighter though. Likable? For sure, but keep on smelling for maximum pleasure. The grapes are grown on the hills surrounding CR. And by the way: 'sereines' is also an old denomination for Syrah.
Very chique 'nose' on this wine, impressive like a Côte Rotie. Lures me in like a beautiful siren. On the palate the feeling is much lighter though. Likable? For sure, but keep on smelling for maximum pleasure. The grapes are grown on the hills surrounding CR. And by the way: 'sereines' is also an old denomination for Syrah.
Oct 17th, 2015
lovely floral aromatics, pretty, balanced
lovely floral aromatics, pretty, balanced
May 18th, 2015
Rhône / South Australia comparative. This was damn good for the price.
Rhône / South Australia comparative. This was damn good for the price.
Jan 16th, 2015