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17 Points
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98 Points
orrel - one of the Rhone’s true unicorns.
"Beautiful nose, perfumed pure and dense" - Alistair Cooper, MW, JancisRobinson.com
Syrah 80% from Les Plantiers (1970, flat land, 77%), 20% from Les Bessards (late 1980s, 15%), Les Greffieux (late 1980s, 8%)
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Description
Syrah 80% from Les Plantiers (1970, flat land, 77%), 20% from Les Bessards (late 1980s, 15%), Les Greffieux (late 1980s, 8%), 50% destemmed, 2 week vinification, cap punched, aged 1-6 year 225 & 228-litre oak casks 16-20 months, unfined, unfiltered, 2-3 bottlings, 2400bts JLL
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Black Fruits, Garrigue , Pepper, Plum
Palate:Basil, Berries, Black Fruits, Blackberry, Bold, Cedar, Dried Herbs
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Red Meat
Description
Syrah 80% from Les Plantiers (1970, flat land, 77%), 20% from Les Bessards (late 1980s, 15%), Les Greffieux (late 1980s, 8%), 50% destemmed, 2 week vinification, cap punched, aged 1-6 year 225 & 228-litre oak casks 16-20 months, unfined, unfiltered, 2-3 bottlings, 2400bts JLL
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Black Fruits, Garrigue , Pepper, Plum
Palate:
Basil, Berries, Black Fruits, Blackberry, Bold, Cedar, Dried Herbs
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Black Fruits, Garrigue , Pepper, Plum
Basil, Berries, Black Fruits, Blackberry, Bold, Cedar, Dried Herbs
Game
Pork
Red Meat