Sine Qua Non - Touche 2012
100/100
Robert Parker
"Very limited quantities!"
“Finally, the absolutely perfect 2012 Syrah Touche reminds me of a great vintage of Guigal’s Côte Rôtie La Landonne. [...] Deep, concentrated, full-bodied, with a multidimensional texture and notes of camphor, cured meats, violets, smoke, and black fruits, this beauty has fine, perfectly ripe tannins and a stunning finish. Give it 3–4 years and enjoy it over the next two decades. ” (Wine Advocate 2018 – Taster). • Very limited quantities!
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Eye
Deep garnet red color
Nose
Powerful, with notes of camphor, black fruits, and licorice
Palate
Full-bodied, rich, and as silky as can be!
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink before
2035+
Food and Wine Pairings
A culinary experience to enjoy on its own or paired with a nice cut of beef or duck breast, served with pan-seared porcini mushrooms...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2016 guide) 100/100 (Exceptional!)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Finally, the absolutely perfect 2012 Syrah Touche reminds me of a great vintage of Guigal’s Côte Rôtie La Landonne. A blend of 93% Syrah, 5% Petite Sirah, and 2% Viognier—all sourced from the Eleven Confessions vineyard in Santa Rita Hills—it spent 40 months in 78% new French oak. Deep, concentrated, and full-bodied, with a multidimensional texture and notes of camphor, cured meats, violets, smoke, and black fruits, this beauty boasts fine, perfectly ripe tannins and a lingering finish. Let it age for 3–4 years and enjoy it over the next two decades.
James Suckling
Rated "Recommended"
Customer Rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review and comment by Mr. ALAIN S. Posted on 12/05/2023
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