The 2017 Ch?teauneuf Du Pape from this team checks in as 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Mourv?dre and the rest Cinsault and other permitted varieties brought up in foudre and barrels. A sexy nose of kirsch liqueur, blackberries, flowery incense, and ground ...
A dark, inky version, with a brooding core of black raspberry and cassis underscored by salt, iron and bread. Firmly structured, with sanguine notes of herbs, saucisson and smoke that show real power. The finish is held taut by muscular yet refined black ...
Deep, bright-rimmed ruby. Pungent floral and black pepper flourishes complement smoke-inflected dark berry aromas. Fleshy, juicy and smooth on the palate, offering sappy cassis, bitter cherry and licorice flavors that firm up slowly through the midpala...
While great northern Rhône Syrah is perfectly suited to carnivorous pairings, Lionel’s “Les Hautes Ribaudes” is nimble enough to enjoy with lighter dishes—served cool, it complements just about anything. Consistently among the Rhône’s best values, it’s no wonder this is a longtime staff favorite.
—Anthony Lynch