Château La Borie - Côtes du Rhône Villages Suze-La-Rousse Syrah 2023
97/100
Decanter
"Voted best wine of the Rhône Valley (Decanter World Wine Awards 2025)"
What is certain is that this Syrah wine (with just a touch of Grenache) is an exceptional find: with an intense black-red color, it releases beautifully spicy aromas reminiscent of sizzling bacon, which would not be out of place after a hot summer in Cornas. However, the additional aromatic notes of orange blossom and bark suggest southern origins. It is magnificent on the palate: full-bodied and exuberant, sumptuous and rich, with sweet and tender fruit notes to savor—definitely a southern wine. Don't miss the orange aromas that delightfully fill the mouth. (Best in Show Decanter World Wine Awards 2025)
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Eye
Dark purple dress
Nose
Aromatic notes of violet, mocha, and eucalyptus.
Mouth
Intense, fresh, and silky.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Serve with leg of lamb, country-style terrine, duck breast, lamb tagine, Roquefort cheese, etc.
Decanter
Wine rating (2025 guide) 97/100 Best in Show Decanter World Wine Award
Rated domain Recommended
About wine:
Côtes du Rhône-Villages red wines + village name have only won three places over the years in our Best in Show selection, and this is the second time that Suze-La-Rousse has been included. (Plan de Dieu was the third.) Does this indicate a terroir distinction that could eventually allow Suze-la-Rousse to obtain cru status, as seven of its peers have done over the past half-century? Let's see. What is certain is that this Syrah-based wine (with just a touch of Grenache) is an exceptional find: intensely black-red in color, it exudes beautifully spicy aromas reminiscent of sizzling bacon, which would not be out of place after a hot summer in Cornas. However, the additional aromatic notes of orange blossom and bark suggest southern origins. It is magnificent on the palate: full-bodied and exuberant, sumptuous and rich, with sweet and tender fruit notes to savor—definitely a southern wine. Don't miss the orange aromas that delightfully fill the mouth.
James Suckling
Rated Recommended
Customer rating
4/5
based on 4 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. PASCAL G. Published on 01/11/2026
After reading the rave reviews, I couldn't wait to try this Gem. It is indeed very good, but the power is not yet well controlled.
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Note and opinion by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 01/05/2026
Discover this well-structured wine with a sappy, opulent, and flamboyant profile, delivering a fleshy and extremely fruity juice that makes it delicious, and slightly spicy and vegetal, which makes it relatively more digestible. The tannins are solid but not harsh, silky and carried by a pleasant freshness of licorice. It can be aged a little. Well-priced and a good match for a Provençal lamb stew. Rating = 4.
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Note and opinion by Mr. JACQUES R. Published on 12/25/2025
Incredible value for money, very attractive bottle
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Review and opinion by Mr. MATHIEU W. Published on 12/15/2025
Medium deep cherry red color with purple hues. Nose: freshly crushed red and black fruit, white pepper and other spices, undergrowth and green herbs. On the palate, juicy blackberry and cassis fruit and juicy plums, lots of concentration and a firm, fleshy structure with silky, fine-grained tannins. Iron and meat juice. The Syrah comes through beautifully. A wonderful glass of Southern Rhône where Syrah plays the leading role. Aging potential. Score: 16+/20
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