Cayuse, Cerise Syrah other_regions_australia earthy nuances and savory sparks

earthy nuances and savory sparks

spice and high-toned floral notes

Best from 2020 through 2030

34 ha parcel in Grand Maupertuis)

sweet dark berry flavors lifted by juicy acidity

Cayuse, Cerise Syrah other_regions_australia earthy nuances and savory sparksHealthy dark red. Musky, Old World scents of bloody steak, minerals, olive tapenade, wild herbs and soy sauce. Densely packed and sweeter in the early going than the En Chambertin, with notes of spices and peat moss that reminded me of a Cte de Nuits wine. Pliant in texture but still quite reserved and not at all a sweet style. The tannins are a bit youthfully tough and a bit less noble than those of the 2012 version, but this distinctly savory wine