Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING Syrah that was both opulent and scrumptious with food.
Producer/Winery: Domaine André Perret; Chavanay, France.
Grape Variety: Syrah.
Geographic Appellation: Saint-Joseph; Northern Rhone, France.
Vintage: 2015
Price: $35.10 (with a 10% mixed case discount)
Purchased From: The Caviste Wine Shop; Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Paired With: Goat stew with carrots and onions, basmati rice and roasted carrots.
Tasting:
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Opened one hour before drinking. Opaque, inky dark purple with a lighter purple rim. Gushing damp earth, cherry, raspberry and plum aromas with potent whiffs of crushed walnuts, old barn wood on a damp day and Rosa “Oklahoma” scent. WOW, WOW, smooth, dry, full-body and meaty; ABOUNDING raspberry intertwined with dark cherry flavors, than at mid-palate it became robust and concentrated with a mix of fruit and potent dusty mineral. This continued through an extended length finish where the tannins became more grippy and the taste was more tart and had a licorice flavor as it ended. Balance that absolutely doesn’t get any better and the enthralling mineral background reminded me of the smell and taste of dust when standing alongside a rock crusher that’s being fed igneous rocks. Each sip was like an explosion of mouth-feel and flavors and it paired perfectly with the goat stew. Vicky said “this was a kick up your heels and enjoy it wine” and we cherished every sip!!! OUTSTANDING Syrah that was both opulent and scrumptious with food.
Photo from André Perret.
See also our review of:André Perret Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes 2015
Alcohol Content: 14%
Closure: Natural cork.
UPC Code: 7 61503 26213 4
Imported by: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant; Berkeley, California.