Chateau Potelle

The Illegitimate VGS Napa Valley Syrah Blend

9.05 ratings

-no pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Syrah

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck

Top Notes For

9.4

Very Good Shit indeed! This is a big, fruity and bodacious syrah. At 5 years old, it is still tight and needs a healthy aeration to maximize the experience. It is tannic, saturated, and full of plum. It is heady and maybe just a little bit showy, up front, (the finish is definitely strong, but somehow it is slightly narrow in its dimension... perhaps because it needs more time to open). This is definitely fantastic Syrah!

Very Good Shit indeed! This is a big, fruity and bodacious syrah. At 5 years old, it is still tight and needs a healthy aeration to maximize the experience. It is tannic, saturated, and full of plum. It is heady and maybe just a little bit showy, up front, (the finish is definitely strong, but somehow it is slightly narrow in its dimension... perhaps because it needs more time to open). This is definitely fantastic Syrah!

May 15th, 2018

Sara Beth Wilson

8.3

Lots of coffee and pepper. A bit too heavy for me.

Lots of coffee and pepper. A bit too heavy for me.

Jun 14th, 2016

9.0

Ab had this 7 years ago

Ab had this 7 years ago

Feb 7th, 2019

9.3

Payman had this 8 years ago

Payman had this 8 years ago

Apr 30th, 2018

9.2

Jim had this 10 years ago

Jim had this 10 years ago

Jan 18th, 2016