Vin, Vino, Wine Palo Alto CA
Tasted Wednesday, April 6, 2011 by SanFranSoxFan04 with 570 views
Syrahs from the Northern Rhône are different, more earthy, more nuanced, and more spicy. They are not to everyone’s taste, and bear little resemblance to the more fruity Syrahs that come from California and Australia. Here are eight terroir-driven examples, ranging in price from $20 to $55.
1. 2008 Vin de Pays “Syrah” (Philippe Faury)
2. 2005 Crozes-Hermitage (Rousset)
3. 2006 Crozes-Hermitage “Silene” (J.L. Chave)
4. 2005 Saint-Joseph “Offerus” (J.L. Chave)
5. 2003 Crozes-Hermitage “Les Picaudières” (Rousset)
6. 2007 Saint-Joseph (Saint Cosme)
7. 2002 Cornas “Renaissance” (Auguste Clape)
8. 2001 Côte-Rôtie (Guy Bernard)
2008 Domaine Faury St. Joseph (Hedonism) 86 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph
Not much of a nose, slightly meaty.
Really strong pepper and teriyaki beef flavors.
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2005 Domaine Rousset Crozes-Hermitage 88 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage
More perfume flavors, more delicate than previous. Good
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2006 J.L. Chave Sélection Crozes-Hermitage Silène 89 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage
Good value
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2005 J.L. Chave Sélection St. Joseph Offerus 89 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph
Better than I remember , astringent finish.
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2003 Domaine Rousset Crozes-Hermitage Les Picaudières 89 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage
Rich full body, strong perfume.
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2007 Saint Cosme St. Joseph 90 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph
Good
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2002 Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas Renaissance 86 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Cornas
I hate the nose, ripe fruit, some bricking.
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2001 Guy Bernard Côte-Rôtie 85 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
Too much figgy, dried candied fruit, wet wool.
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2007 Domaine Faury St. Joseph Blanc 87 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph
Thick texture, sweet nose, seltzer like savory flavor.
Loved the nose, neutral feelings on the flavor, did not like the finish.
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