Fine intensity and complexity on the nose with a fair amount of heat. Smokey, meaty, and rubbery. Rich dark fruit on the palate with good structure. Good length.
Fine intensity and complexity on the nose with a fair amount of heat. Smokey, meaty, and rubbery. Rich dark fruit on the palate with good structure. Good length.
Mar 30th, 2019
A Chilean Syrah, eh? It's clear this is another wine by controversial French winemaker Louis-Antoine Luyt, as it smells French. Pleasantly surprising, with ripe fruit up front followed by cement dust, asphalt, savory olive notes, a bit of watermelon candy, and white peppercorns. Impressive and big. Would never have guessed this is from Chile, though the dark, aggressive terroir does hint at its origin.
A Chilean Syrah, eh? It's clear this is another wine by controversial French winemaker Louis-Antoine Luyt, as it smells French. Pleasantly surprising, with ripe fruit up front followed by cement dust, asphalt, savory olive notes, a bit of watermelon candy, and white peppercorns. Impressive and big. Would never have guessed this is from Chile, though the dark, aggressive terroir does hint at its origin.
Jan 21st, 2016
Maule Valley, Central Valley, Chile
