2017 Domaine Pierre Gonon Les Iles Feray Ardèche
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The 2017 VdP de l'Ardeche Les Iles Feray Syrah easily mixes herbal overtones with blueberries and olives. It's medium to full-bodied, maybe not quite as fleshy or silky as the 2018 but vibrant and delicious. It even adds hints of licorice on the mouthwatering finish.
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Saturated ruby. Expressive blackberry, exotic spice, peony and smoky mineral scents show very sharp delineation and pick up a hint of olive with air. Sappy, spice-laced dark berry and bitter cherry flavors display very good depth and a complementary hint of candied flowers that emerges on the back half. Broad and pliant in style, finishing with strong, floral- and spice-dominated persistence and rounded tannins that contribute gentle grip.
100% Syrah. Declassified St-Joseph. 40% whole bunch. Excellent fragrance and lift on the nose – pure Syrah: violet, herbs and a sappy stem note. The palate is a bit lighter in fruit than most 2017s but that is a positive benefit! (RH)
Loganberries and raspberries with red plums, pepper, spice and dark, stony minerals. The palate has a deep-set, fleshy core of rich plums and plenty of tannins. Dark chocolate and black cherries to finish. Plenty to offer here. Drink or hold.