Louis Barruol
La Pierrelle Hermitage Syrah
Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
The granite hillside of Hermitage becomes a force only because of the vignerons letting the place speak for itself. Louis Barruol has 30-50 year old Syrah vines that are in their prime. About 90% of the fruit is destemmed and no new oak is used to age the wine. The 2011 is just hitting stride. That vintage produced wines that are certainly age-worthy, but ready to drink earlier than say a classic like 2010. Plenty of fruit here; black currant, blackberry, citrus oil, along with dark chocolate, black pepper, savory herbs and violets. I'd drink this this through 2026 (if I had any more). Tastes much juicier than the 13% ABV.
The granite hillside of Hermitage becomes a force only because of the vignerons letting the place speak for itself. Louis Barruol has 30-50 year old Syrah vines that are in their prime. About 90% of the fruit is destemmed and no new oak is used to age the wine. The 2011 is just hitting stride. That vintage produced wines that are certainly age-worthy, but ready to drink earlier than say a classic like 2010. Plenty of fruit here; black currant, blackberry, citrus oil, along with dark chocolate, black pepper, savory herbs and violets. I'd drink this this through 2026 (if I had any more). Tastes much juicier than the 13% ABV.
Jul 14th, 2017
Thx to the Vaucluse bev team for the rec.
Thx to the Vaucluse bev team for the rec.
Oct 18th, 2015
2011. Delicate and high toned for N Rhone.
2011. Delicate and high toned for N Rhone.
Feb 19th, 2015
