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E. Guigal

La Turque Côte-Rôtie Syrah 1997

How did this sneak in here? Considering our penchant for the Rhône, it’s almost inevitable that something like this was getting opened. Popped and poured, the 1997 “La Turque” pours a deep ruby/purple color with a slightly hazy, near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe slightly wizened black and ted fruits: black brambles, black cherry, strawberry, smoked and spiced meat, olives, purple flowers, black pepper, dried herbs, rocky earth, fine wood and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. While this may not be my favorite expression of Côte Rôtie, it is undeniably delicious after nearly 30 years. It still has a long life ahead. Drink now through 2042. — 7 days ago

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Rene Rostaing

Côte Blonde Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2019

2019 vintage. Last tasted 07.30.23 (9.5). Good lord. This is still (unsurprisingly) effing ridiculous. Explosive and giving without being compliant. Every time tasting this, attempt to renounce Cabernet Sauvignon/BDX blends forever. Hopefully someday, I'll make it stick. 02.28.25. — 9 days ago

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David T

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Rene & Pierre are a hell of a team. A great Rhône producer more should become familiar.
Norman Gennaro

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Let’s enjoy both Scott!!! Need to try this

Domaine Jamet

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2021

Great as usual! Decanted this wine but might not have needed it. 2021 was a lower tannin more supple vintage. Classic Jamet aromas of lavender and charcuterie, great acidity and moderate tannin — 2 days ago

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

La Chapelle Hermitage Syrah 1983

Lyle Fass
9.8

Really just stunning. So nimble, so tight, so compact, so elegant. Brilliant! Didn’t taste the 89 sadly. — 3 days ago

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Pierre Gonon

Saint-Joseph Syrah 2022

La mouline to finish. Good lineup for the night. Dalforno1st, piano 2nd, la mouline3rd, lambrays 4th, gonon 5th. Problem they are all excellent so difficult to put a rating. Good birthday. — 2 days ago

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Thierry Allemand

Chaillot Cornas Syrah 2016

Another great vintage showing a polished, silky texture with black cherry, berry fruit, graphite, incense, licorice, olive, mineral & violets. Open, balanced that you can enjoy now — 23 days ago

Tom, Shay and 8 others liked this

Rene Rostaing

La Landonne Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2019

2019 vintage. Last tasted 08.19.23 (9.5). Still medium heavy-heavy bod. Plushy nose, aggressively undying flavors and brick + mortar structure. Comparable to what it must have been like to see Mozart live back in that day. Confusing. Pure. Beyond mortal comprehension. "It's getting better all the time." 03.08.25. — 17 hours ago

Paul, Jan and 4 others liked this

Domaine Auguste Clape

Cornas Syrah 2007

My humble contribution showed well. Very well. Chalky slate hard candy. — 12 hours ago

John, Scott@Mister and 3 others liked this

E. Guigal

Château d'Ampuis Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2008

Lacked some savory notes to its benefit. More Guigal than C-R. — 9 days ago

Scott@Mister, Peter and 8 others liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah 2001

Mike coleman — 4 days ago

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