Domaine de Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem Syrah Blend

brambly black raspberry, grilled herbs, licorice & anise ~ boysenberry, botanicals & crushed black minerals ~ #magnumforce!

Dusty cherries, plum, with a bit of tar & petrol. Had the 2010, needs decanting. good with tomatoes & Italian sausage

Nice everyday wine but was completely outshines at this tasting.

Barnyard! In a good way. Funky delicious & completely affordable.

Excellent blend - fruit forward and already approachable

Now this is one of those “Robert Parker Darlings”. Still ripe, rich, chewy... but definitely one note. Ten years old... almost sweet, very little acidity...and frankly, boring. Glad I’ve only got one of these... and Monday Red sauce pasta...just shows that buying by critics numbers is a slippery slope.

Excellent. Harmonious. Balanced. Impressive.

Notes of scorched earth, black berries, fig, a little caramel and a dash of black pepper.. more savory than fruity! Respectable!

Deep and full bodied wonderful wine but needs a few years

Dark goodness in a glass...