"The result of a collaboration between Jeff Cohn and Yves Cuilleron, the 2018 Syrah Domaine des Chirats is another dense, rich, and very intense Syrah in the range, displaying incredible complexity with bright blueberry and cherry flavors, as well as notes of violet, white pepper, sandalwood, and aromas and flavors similar to those 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 more 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
Deep purple color, clear and bright
Nose
Fresh and intense, with delicious black fruit and licorice aromas, along with a few floral notes, inviting and seductive.
Mouth
Full-bodied and velvety attack, highly elegant structure, flavors of blackberry, blackcurrant, violet, and black cherry, juicy and opulent finish enhanced by rich roasted notes.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink before
2038
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with herb-marinated lamb chops, red wine braised beef ribs, mature cheese...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2021 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
The Syrah Domaine des Chirats 2018 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 with 30% whole bunches and aged for 18 months in 30% new French oak. Deep ruby in color, it takes time to open up, evolving from iron and charcuterie to redcurrant and violet, nuancing over time 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 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
Wine rated (2021 guide) 97+/100
About wine:
The result of a collaboration between Jeff Cohn and Yves Cuilleron, the 2018 Syrah Domaine des Chirats is another dense, rich, and very intense Syrah in the range, offering incredible complexity with bright blueberry and cherry flavors, as well as notes of violet, white pepper, sandalwood, and aromas and flavors similar to those found in 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 more 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
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Note and opinion by Mr. OLIVIER M. Published on 06/14/2025
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