Syrah / Shiraz Wine

Cornas Coteaux Tardieu-Laurent 2014

Black fruit and hints of dark chocolate.

This is from From four sites: La Madonne sur Chavanay, Coteaux Vitrine sur Saint-Pierre-de-Boeuf, Sainte-Epine sur St-Jean de Muzols and les Oliviers sur Mauves. Serine was the original clone of Syrah. 100% Syrah and Serine, the former vines being over 60 years old, the latter 100-120 years old. One third whole bunch fermentationAged for 12 months in new and one year-old barrels, before spending eight months in foudres. Violets galore on the nose, dried herbs and black pepper spice. An aromatic assault, which carries through to the palate. Medium bodied but brimming with life, the perfume ballooning from the liquid. The tannins are supple, totally unobtrusive.

Two Worlds Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon Two Hands 2008 Magnum

Anaperenna Shiraz Cabernet Ben Glaetzer 2013

Saint-Joseph Vieilles Vignes Tardieu-Laurent 2014

Cornas Coteaux Tardieu-Laurent 2013

From 100% Syrah at a minimum of 50 years old this is a great Northern Rhone wine.

Torbreck Shiraz Runrig 2003 Magnum

Torbreck Shiraz Runrig 2001 Magnum

This is from From four sites: La Madonne sur Chavanay, Coteaux Vitrine sur Saint-Pierre-de-Boeuf, Sainte-Epine sur St-Jean de Muzols and les Oliviers sur Mauves. Serine was the original clone of Syrah. 100% Syrah and Serine, the former vines being over 60 years old, the latter 100-120 years old. One third whole bunch fermentation.Aged for 12 months in new and one year-old barrels, before spending eight months in foudres. Violets galore on the nose, dried herbs and black pepper spice. An aromatic assault, which carries through to the palate. Medium bodied but brimming with life, the perfume ballooning from the liquid. The tannins are supple, totally unobtrusive.

An effortless silky structure completes the seduction - a gorgeous wine which Michel feels may be his greatest with this vintage

Cornas Coteaux Tardieu-Laurent 2005

Torbreck Shiraz Runrig 2005 Magnum