Northern Rhône, Rhône

Pierre Gonon

Saint-Joseph Syrah 2023

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2023 pours a ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with an explosion of smoked blackberry pie, purple flowers, bacon fat, olive, black pepper, and subtle warm spices. On the palate the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose however, the wine finishes much more elegant than the nose would suggest. The bouquet might lead one to think this is possibly over the top. However, on the palate, it was far more elegant. Another vintage, another stunning Gonon. Drink now through 2043. — 10 days ago

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Paul Jaboulet Aîné

La Chapelle Hermitage Syrah 1990

Acker birthday auction. Delicious — 23 days ago

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M. Chapoutier

Belleruche Côtes-du-Rhône Grenache-Syrah Blend

PJ Clarkes. Jerry Jonathan. 12/12/25. Mom entered hospice today. Oysters. Shrimp cocktail. Baby gem Caesar. Burgers all around. Hot fudge brownie sundae. — 3 days ago

Thierry Allemand

Cornas Reynard (R) Syrah 2016

Perfumed nose that is floral & silky showing dark fruits, smoked meat, olive, pepper, licorice, graphite & violets — 23 days ago

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Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Domaine de Thalabert Crozes-Hermitage Syrah

Good northern rhone. 2015 vintage mature in 2025. $35. — 6 days ago

Château de Beaucastel

Coudoulet de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône Red Rhône Blend 1998

Nice aged Côtes du Rhône, definitely mature, but still some pleasant redfruit aromas and flavors, soft structure, lingering finish, time to drink up!! This was a gray market import, as all labels are in French only, 13.5% ABV. — 19 days ago

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Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

L'Hermitage Syrah 2003

First opportunity to try Chave’s Hermitage - 2003 vintage. Decanted for 2 hours. Absolutely beautiful wine. — 18 days ago

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Domaine Jamet

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2016

Can this get better? Difficult to imagine but not implausible. — 19 days ago

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Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Mon Coeur Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2023

Delicious, had with Christy at bcc — 4 days ago

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Domaine de la Janasse

Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2007

Have not found an aged CDP I haven’t liked. This was beautiful. Perfect spot. — 10 days ago

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