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• mjwstickings Likes this wine: 91 points

  February 24, 2022 - From one of the key sub-regions of the northern Rhône, and from a key Rhône producer, this is an excellent expression of pure Syrah without the funky, meaty quantities that tend to define Syrah, and GSM blends, from further south. There's lovely dark fruit here, mostly blackberry, as well as a smoky nose and a fair bit of zesty acidity on the palate, but what really stands out is the minerality, led by iodine, that forms the firm core around which the fruit swirls, accented by characteristic black pepper that builds towards the finish, along with a touch of olive brine that contributes to the acidity and adds a sense of saltiness to the minerality. And, yes, there's a hint of smoked and cured meat as well. This is pretty much what a genuine old world Syrah should be, and it seems to be right at its peak here at eight years.

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• MarkSegal Likes this wine: 92 points

  July 13, 2021 - Herbs, pepper. Tannins have softened. Much better this year.

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• MarkSegal Likes this wine: 89 points

  September 8, 2019 - Mellowed out the second night. Pepper. Thyme. A bit to much wood but still a nice Rhône wine.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2014
• Type Red
• Producer Gabriel Meffre
• Varietal Syrah
• Designation Laurus
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Rhône
• SubRegion Northern Rhône
• Appellation St. Joseph
• UPC Code 3142920806410

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• In Cellars 11 (38%)
• Consumed 18 (62%)

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