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Domaine des Chirats - Rockpile Vineyard Syrah 2018
Domaine des Chirats - Rockpile Vineyard Syrah 2018

Domaine des Chirats - Rockpile Vineyard Syrah 2018

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5/5 (1 customers)

97+/100

Jeb Dunnuck

95/100

Robert Parker

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"Discover a Rhône Syrah straight from California—a sublime collaboration between Yves Cuilleron and Jeff Cohn!"

“The result of a collaboration between Jeff Cohn and Yves Cuilleron, the 2018 Domaine des Chirats Syrah is another dense, rich, and very intense Syrah in the lineup, showcasing incredible complexity with its vibrant blueberries and cherries, as well as notes of violet, white pepper, sandalwood, and aromas and flavors reminiscent of a bouquet garni. This full-bodied, tannic, and powerful wine develops smoky, bacon-fat aromas, similar to those of a Côte Rôtie, along with a structure that becomes increasingly pronounced as it rests in the glass. Do your best to hide the bottles away for 3 to 4 years, and it should have an overall longevity of two decades. ” (Jeb Dunnuck 2021)

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Estate

Domaine des Chirats

Vintage

Rockpile Vineyard Syrah

Vintage

2018

Designation

Rockpile

Region

California

Grape Varieties

100% Syrah, les plus anciens pieds de Syrah du vignoble Rockpile en Californie

Regions

A rocky mix of granite, clay, silt, and quartz; the beautiful hillsides of the Sonoma Valley, one of California’s most renowned and high-quality terroirs, located at an elevation of 613 meters

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

30% whole clusters; destemmed but not crushed; maceration in open tanks

Livestock Farming

18 months in French oak barrels (30% of which are new)

Alcohol content

15,2%

Eye

A deep, intense purple color, clear and brilliant

Nose

Fresh and intense, with rich aromas of dark fruits and licorice, along with a few floral notes—inviting and alluring

Palate

A rich, velvety attack; a structure of great elegance; flavors of blackberry, blackcurrant, violet, and black cherries; a juicy, opulent finish enhanced by indulgent notes of roasted coffee

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 to 2 hours before

Drink before

2038

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a herb-marinated lamb chop, a rib of beef braised in red wine, or a aged cheese...

More information at Domaine des Chirats

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2021 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The 2018 Domaine des Chirats Syrah is the result of a collaboration between Jeff Cohn and Yves Cuilleron. It comes from 25-year-old vines in the Rockpile vineyard and was made using 30% whole clusters and aged for 18 months in 30% new French oak. Deep ruby in color, it takes time to open up, evolving from notes of iron and cured meats to red currant and violet, with the flavors becoming more nuanced as it sits in the glass. On the palate, it is mineral and fresher than expected, with subtle fruit and a touch of rusticity in the texture that gives it a sensation of a cooler climate than is typical for this site. It should develop beautifully over the next 3 to 5 years in the bottle. 332 cases were produced. 2022–2037
Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated (2021 guide) 97+/100

About the wine:

The result of a collaboration between Jeff Cohn and Yves Cuilleron, the 2018 Domaine des Chirats Syrah is another dense, rich, and very intense Syrah in the lineup, displaying incredible complexity with its vibrant blueberries and cherries, as well as notes of violet, white pepper, and sandalwood, along with aromas and flavors reminiscent of a bouquet garni. This full-bodied, tannic, and powerful wine develops smoky, bacon-fat aromas, similar to those of a Côte Rôtie, along with a structure that becomes increasingly pronounced as it rests in the glass. Do your best to hide the bottles for 3 to 4 years, and it should have an overall aging potential of two decades. 2024–2038

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