2019 J.L. Chave Selection 'Silene' Crozes-Hermitage Rouge
$34.95
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Ripe fruit balanced out by backbone and structure, this Syrah shows plum, black pepper, pencil lead, and warming spices. Perfect with heartier comfort foods such as cassoulet or braised beef short ribs Solid structure supports the drippingly ripe fruit in this expressive Syrah, loaded with dark plum and laced with anise and pepper.
Varietal:
Syrah
Winemaker:
Jean-Louis Chave
Vintage:
2019
Aging:
15-18 months
Appellation:
Rhone Valley
Sub-Appellation:
Crozes-Hermitage
Total Varietal Composition %:
100% Syrah
Score Wine Spectator:
93
SKU #:
1050428
Size:
750 ml Bottle
Wine Spectator
Expressive, with dark plum and blackberry compote notes laced liberally with hints of anise, singed alder and sweet bay. There's a nice mineral drive through the focused finish too. Drink now through 2029. 1,500 cases made, 300 cases imported.