"A collaboration between Jeff Cohn and Yves Cuilleron, the 2018 Syrah Domaine des Chirats is another dense, rich and very intense Syrah from the range that shows incredible complexity in its bright blueberries and cherries as well as notes of violets, white pepper, sandalwood and bouquet garni-like aromas and flavors. This full-bodied, tannic and powerful wine develops smoky bacon fat aromas, similar to those of Côte Rôtie, as well as an increasingly pronounced structure as it rests in the glass. Do your best to hide the bottles for 3-4 years, and it should have an overall longevity of two decades." (Jeb Dunnuck 2021)
Features
Estate
Domaine des Chirats
Cuvée
Rockpile Vineyard Syrah
Vintage
2018
Designation
Rockpile
Region
California
Grape varieties
100% Syrah, les plus anciens pieds de Syrah du vignoble Rockpile en Californie
Terroirs
A rocky mix of granite, clay, silt and quartz, the beautiful hillsides of the Sonoma Valley, one of California's most renowned and qualitative terroirs, located at 613 meters above sea level.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
30% whole bunches, destemmed but not crushed, maceration in open vats
Breeding
18 months in French oak barrels (30% new)
Alcohol content
15,2%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep purple colour, clear and brilliant
Nose
Fresh and intense, scents of gourmand black fruits, liquorice, with a few floral notes, inviting and seductive.
Mouth
Fleshy, velvety attack, elegant structure, flavours of blackberry, blackcurrant, violet and black cherry, juicy, opulent finish enhanced by gourmet notes of roasting.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink before
2038
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with herb-marinated lamb chops, beef rib braised in red wine, aged cheese...
Domaine des Chirats
Rockpile
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (guide 2021) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2018 Syrah Domaine des Chirats is the fruit 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 18 months in 30% new French oak. Deep ruby, it takes its time to blossom, moving from iron and charcuterie to redcurrant and violet, nuancing with time in the glass. The palate is mineral and fresher than expected, with discreet 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 3-5 years in bottle. 332 cases were produced. 2022-2037
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (guide 2021) 97+/100
About the wine:
A collaboration between Jeff Cohn and Yves Cuilleron, the 2018 Syrah Domaine des Chirats is another dense, rich and very intense Syrah from the range that shows incredible complexity in its bright blueberry and cherry fruit as well as notes of violet, white pepper, sandalwood and bouquet garni-like aromas and flavors. This full-bodied, tannic and powerful wine develops smoky bacon fat aromas, similar to those of Côte Rôtie, as well as an increasingly pronounced structure as it rests in the glass. Do your best to hide the bottles for 3-4 years, and it should have an overall longevity of two decades. 2024-2038
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