Northern Rhône
North of Valence the vineyards cling nearer to the river than they do further south. The climate is, also, a little less Mediterranean. Here, Syrah is the only red grape grown helped only by occasional cameos from small quantities of Viognier (an idea that has caught on with New World Syrah/Viognier blends). The wines are more seductive than the monsters from the South, with elegant fruit and nice dusting of pepper spice. Thinking man’s Rhône wines.
[Read more...]2021 SYRAH 'TERRES DE MANDRIN' IGP Domaine Jeanne Gaillard
IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Rhône France 13% Red
Syrah.
A lightish, juicy Syrah in the aromatic Northern Rhône style which captures the peppery precision of Syrah from the north.
L&S2022 SENSATION DU NORD Syrah Domaine Patrick & Christophe Bonnefond
Northern Rhône Rhône France 13% Red
Syrah.
2022 Sensation du Nord Syrah. This is lovely, bright red fruits mingled with a hint of red cherry and violets, a touch of pepper too, all kept in check by fresh acidity, delicious on every level.
L&S2022 CROZES HERMITAGE Cuvée Papillon Domaine Gilles Robin
Northern Rhône Rhône France 13% Red
Syrah. Certified Organic
Sourced from 30 year old vines, packed with vibrant red fruits, cherry, redcurrant, blueberry, a slight touch of smoke too, crunchy and with a full-flavoured flow, this will always be a crowd pleasing wine, very pretty a...(read more)
L&S2021 FIRST FLIGHT Syrah IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Domaine Graeme & Julie Bott
Northern Rhône Rhône France 12.5% Red
Syrah.
The starting point for the Bott reds, First Flight Syrah in 2021 is an absolute delight, bristling with bright red fruits, soft and very approachable, redcurrant and violets flow nicely with a juicy acidity, very good in...(read more)
L&S2021 CROZES HERMITAGE Cuvée Albéric Bouvet Domaine Gilles Robin
Northern Rhône Rhône France 13.5% Red
Syrah. Certified Organic
Richer, deeper plum blackberry, undercut of meaty spice again great acid lift, a crisp plum, blackberry and touch of balsamic on the bright finish.
L&S2020 CROZES HERMITAGE Vie Magne Domaine Rémi Niero
Northern Rhône Rhône France 13% Red
Syrah.
Remi Niero moves a little further afield and presents a very drinkable and delicious Crozes Hermitage, from a 1 hectare block planted 15 years ago, with 12 months in oak. Classic Crozes with a super expressive nose of bl...(read more)
L&S2022 SYRAH Vieilles Vignes Clos de la Bonnette
IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Rhône France 13.5% Red
Syrah.
2022 Syrah, from 50 year old vines. Violet scented, raspberry and strawberry notes, dark cherry and bright but with the tannins in the background a touch of green sappy notes
L&S2021 SAINT JOSEPH Terres Neuves Domaine Lionnet
Northern Rhône Rhône France 13% Red
Syrah.
Serious St Joseph from south, in fact from the respected Cornas producer Domaine Lionnet. Very pure and bright on the nose, dark cherry and earth notes, wild herbs & violets too, very intense with a great backbone of...(read more)
L&S2020 SAINT JOSEPH Domaine Graeme & Julie Bott
Northern Rhône Rhône France 13.5% Red
Syrah.
If there was a wine region that is in focus and a region of the moment then St Joseph could lay claim. There are two distinct styles, north & south. The G&J Bott Saint Jospeh Rouge is most definitely the north. 3...(read more)
L&S2018 CÔTE RÔTIE Colline de Couzou Domaine Patrick & Christophe Bonnefond
Northern Rhône Rhône France 14% Red
Syrah.
Colline de Couzou is a blend of several plots from north and south shale and granite vineyards. It also spends less time in oak than the other cuvées, 80% de-stemmed and 18 months in oak perhaps makes this the mos...(read more)
L&S2018 CÔTE RÔTIE La Chana Domaine Benjamin et David Duclaux
Northern Rhône Rhône France 13.5% Red
Syrah, Viognier.
This is the early drinking style from the brothers. The original concept being a wine that was accessible in an early window for restaurants. With 7% Viognier in the mix from low yielding sites. A very pretty nose straig...(read more)
L&S2020 CORNAS Terre Brulée Domaine Lionnet
Northern Rhône Rhône France 14% Red
Syrah.
Dark red fruits in abundance, dense and with smoke notes, plum, blueberry & liquorice, a tinge of green from the whole bunch but all in balance, despite the deep structure still retains elegance. Will need plenty of...(read more)
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