"The result of a collaboration between Jeff Cohn and Yves Cuilleron, the 2018 Domaine des Chirats Syrah is another dense, rich, and highly intense Syrah in the lineup, displaying incredible complexity in its vibrant blueberries and cherries, along with 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 Côte Rôtie, as well as 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 longevity of two decades. " (Jeb Dunnuck 2021)
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Eye
A deep, intense purple color, clear and brilliant
Nose
Fresh and intense, with rich aromas of dark fruits and licorice, along with subtle 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
Enjoy it with a herb-marinated lamb chop, a rib of beef braised in red wine, or a mature cheese...
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, then aged for 18 months in 30% new French oak. Deep ruby in color, it takes time to open up, evolving from iron and cured meats to red currant and violet, becoming more nuanced as it sits in the glass. The palate is mineral and fresher than expected, with subtle fruit and a touch of rusticity in the texture that gives it a cooler climate feel than is typical of this site. It should develop beautifully over the next 3 to 5 years in the bottle. 332 cases were produced. 2022–2037
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 highly intense Syrah in the lineup, displaying 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 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 longevity of two decades. 2024–2038