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2022 Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah

Domaine Monier
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This Syrah tastes like Syrah, pure and raw, boldly aromatic with nothing to hide. Forget the idea of Syrah always being big and fruity; this one is spice- and mineral-driven, speckled with black pepper and dark hunks of dusty granite. It is nearly all terroir with a touch of tart blackberry to fill in the spaces, and I can tell it’s unfiltered thanks to the way it fills the mouth and demands to be bitten into. Serve it a couple degrees cooler than a typical red and see what this northern Rhône Syrah is all about.

Anthony Lynch


Technical Information
Wine Type: red
Vintage: 2022
Bottle Size: 750mL
Blend: Syrah
Appellation: Collines Rhodaniennes
Country: France
Region: Northern Rhône
Producer: Domaine Monier
Winemaker: Jean-Pierre Monier
Vineyard: 6 - 30 years; .7 ha
Soil: Granite
Aging: Aged 1 year in tonneaux
Farming: Biodynamic (certified)
Alcohol: 12%

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