Etienne Bécheras
La Prieuré d'Arras Crozes-Hermitage Syrah
Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Medium ruby medium plus intensity aromas of red cherry, cherry hard candy, pomegranate, red and black plum, chaparral, thyme, dry earth; dry, medium plus acid, medium rustic tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; lovely and balanced
Medium ruby medium plus intensity aromas of red cherry, cherry hard candy, pomegranate, red and black plum, chaparral, thyme, dry earth; dry, medium plus acid, medium rustic tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; lovely and balanced
Aug 29th, 2021Deep ruby; medium intensity aromas of red currant, blackberry, black cherry, damp earth, potting soil, cinnamon, crushed gravel; dry, medium acid, medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium intensity flavors of red currant, tart blackberry, hard green peach flesh, wet earth, wet leaves, baking spices, Greek yogurt on finish; medium finish, fruit a bit underripe, tons of mineral, very good
Deep ruby; medium intensity aromas of red currant, blackberry, black cherry, damp earth, potting soil, cinnamon, crushed gravel; dry, medium acid, medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium intensity flavors of red currant, tart blackberry, hard green peach flesh, wet earth, wet leaves, baking spices, Greek yogurt on finish; medium finish, fruit a bit underripe, tons of mineral, very good
Jul 20th, 2019
Open and pour a small sample. Put the cork back in and have the next day with Rajat Parr’s braised lamb shanks. This needs a tomato and wine based lamb stew to shine. SS
Open and pour a small sample. Put the cork back in and have the next day with Rajat Parr’s braised lamb shanks. This needs a tomato and wine based lamb stew to shine. SS
Dec 11th, 2018
The lush dark fruit and savory meatiness hang perfectly balanced throughout (esp at the price!)
The lush dark fruit and savory meatiness hang perfectly balanced throughout (esp at the price!)
Apr 3rd, 2018
