I had this Cotes du Rhone at the American Wine Society Tasting Project in the Summer of 2023 and was impressed. It is a coop wine and not very expensive ($15) but it was difficult to find in my area. It has a high percentage of Syrah (90 to 95%) which is unusual for a Cotes du Rhone. The soil in this particular part of Sinargues apparently has a sandy/chalky soil that is favorable for Syrah.
Medium deep ruby, bright and clear with good saturation. Smells and tastes like Syrah: black fruits, cassis, black olives and some herbal tones. A bit more stand-offish than it was in 2023, but I think that augurs well for it. Should be even better in a couple of years.
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