The roots of these vines run deep, and deep is what you get in the glass, too—a rich mix of black olive, fennel, and raspberry.

This small parcel has a fruit-forward, approachable style, yet with intense spice and licorice in there as well, perhaps from the deep-rooted old Syrah vines.

Elegant blue and black fruit abound, but here it mingles with a hint of sanguinity and some dusty tannin.

The nearly 120 years that Bastien Jolivet’s small plot of Syrah vines have spent drawing sustenance deep from the granite soils of Saint-Joseph have left a steely stamp on Jolivet’s Cuvée 1907.

With a nose of gunflint and suave Marsanne fruit, it has length and finesse; extremely limited availability

From high-altitude slopes above the Rhône river, this Syrah exhibits remarkable purity and grace.

It is a real-deal northern Rhône roasted-slope Syrah that walks the tightrope perfectly between creamy fruit, meaty tannins, and fresh spine.

Majestically dark and brooding Cornas, layered with aromas of herbs and mint. Extremely limited availability

The kind of Saint-Jo to dig into right away: smoky, layered, lush, and laced with violet, bay leaf, and black olive.

Young vines yield a Cornas that opens up sooner than Clape's flagship cuvée.