Syrah
Syrah
Domaine Xavier Gérard 2018 Côte-Rôtie
French Red
$131.99
Dark violet in colour, with ripe blackberry, cassis and bitter cherry framed by pungent flowers, black pepper and a savoury trace of smoked meat. The palate is concentrated yet agile, its dark fruit gaining licorice and smoky mineral detail with air. Fine dusty tannins give measured grip, carrying pepper, fruit and earth through a long, composed finish.
Chapoutier 2016 Cote Rotie Mordoree
French Red
$239.99
Raspberry and violet give the nose an aromatic lift, followed by spice, rosemary, black olive and tapenade. The palate is ample and concentrated, balancing ripe red and dark fruit with firm, velvety tannins. Leather, cedar and a light espresso note add savoury depth to the long finish. Decant for roasted lamb or game.
Domaine Raspail-Ay 2023 Gigondas
French Red
$74.99
Ripe cherry, dark wild berries and raspberry lead with peony, violet and Provençal herbs. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is dense and fleshy, with fine mineral tension, ripe structured tannins and a generous core of fruit. Black pepper and a subtle savoury note carry the long, balanced finish.
Domaine René Rostaing 2023 Côte Blonde Côte-Rôtie
French Red
$409.99
Violet, raspberry and warm stone lead, with liquorice, dried herbs and a restrained savoury note. The palate is precise and finely drawn, balancing fresh red fruit with mineral tension and very fine tannins. Côte Blonde’s lighter, sandier soils give this Syrah an especially graceful line, while the finish remains deep and persistent. Serve with roast duck, lamb or wild mushrooms.
Escaravailles 2022 Les Coteaux Rasteau
French Red
$44.99
Red, blue and black fruits lead, edged by cracked pepper and delicate floral notes. The palate is creamy and supple, with medium-to-full body, ripe concentration and excellent tannins. Freshness keeps the generous fruit beautifully balanced, carrying gentle spice and a savoury mineral touch through the rounded, elegant finish.
Mas Gabinèle 2020 Faugères
French Red
$54.99
Wild berries, rockrose and rosemary open into a warm, stony mineral note. The palate is rounded and smooth, with dark fruit carried by a savoury blend of Syrah, Carignan, Mourvedre and Grenache. Schist-grown freshness keeps the generous texture composed, while herbal detail lingers through the finish. Decant briefly and serve with lamb, cassoulet or grilled sausages.