M. Chapoutier

Les Varonniers Crozes-Hermitage Syrah

8.77 ratings
8.84 pro ratings
Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Susan Lin

Business Development Belmont Wine Exchange, WSET Diploma candidate

8.8

Medium ruby, lovely ripe blackberries, cassis, licorice, a hint of earth bursts on the nose. Extremely elegant and lightweight in body especially given the vintage; would have thought there to be more fruit and roundness on the finish but there's a nice peppery lift after the fruit gives way mid-palate. Could be great enjoyed by itself on a warm spring or summer day!

Medium ruby, lovely ripe blackberries, cassis, licorice, a hint of earth bursts on the nose. Extremely elegant and lightweight in body especially given the vintage; would have thought there to be more fruit and roundness on the finish but there's a nice peppery lift after the fruit gives way mid-palate. Could be great enjoyed by itself on a warm spring or summer day!

Mar 29th, 2016
Charles Schneider

Dark, reductive. Hasn't turned into its true Syrah self. Acidity is a tad flabby. Hope it holds up.

Dark, reductive. Hasn't turned into its true Syrah self. Acidity is a tad flabby. Hope it holds up.

Feb 10th, 2016
Matthew Christ

Fruity.

Fruity.

Mar 18th, 2014
John Lenart

John had this 10 years ago

John had this 10 years ago

Aug 14th, 2016
Doug Kahn

Doug had this 10 years ago

Doug had this 10 years ago

Feb 10th, 2016
Stephanie Chen

Stephanie had this 5 years ago

Stephanie had this 5 years ago

Jun 1st, 2021
Matthew Christ

Matthew had this 12 years ago

Matthew had this 12 years ago

Mar 29th, 2014