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Cave Saint Désirat Syrah 2017
Collines Rhodaniennes IGP
Pure Syrah is the domaine of Crozes Hermitage, St Joseph and other pricy northern Rhône reds. This 2017 was described as "a bit of a bargain" by Wine Gang. It comes from just beyond the St Joseph boundary and has silky red fruit, herb and liquorice.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Silky red fruit with underlying rounded tannins. Herbal, peppery
Aroma
Bright red fruits, liquorice scents, black pepper, wild herbs
Situated in the beautiful sweeping landscape of the northern Rhône and its steep granite hillsides lies Cave de Saint Desirat. The cellar was founded in 1960 and today works with 350 growers to produce a delectable range of Saint Josephs, as well vins de pays from just beyond the appellation boundary. From a vintage described by Decanter, and many others besides, as "excellent", this is a very elegant red, with silken red fruits, herb and liquorice complexity. It's well structured too, so there's no hurry to drink it. Very much Saint Joseph style at a very modest price. A delicious wine to treat guests too at a barbecue or to serve with slow braised lamb shanks or a rich casserole. For now, best to open an hour beforehand and decant.
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