2016 Syrah Wine

jamessuckling.com, 95 points: This shows the greatness of the vintage with graphite, stone, oyster shell, blackberry, and licorice. Smoke undertone. Full body yet linear and energetic with a fabulous finish. A stunning wine. Great value for the...

jebdunnuck.com, 97 points: (95-97) Leading off the single vineyard Ermitage releases and from the steep, south-facing slopes of the le Méal lieu-dit, the 2016 Ermitage Le Méal boasts killer notes of black raspberries, dried earth, exotic spice and...

jebdunnuck.com, 96 points: (JD94-96 points) One of the finest Crozes out there is the 2016 Crozes Ermitage Les Varonniers, which comes from the northern part of the appellation (right next to Hermitage) and broken granite soils. It’s a...

jebdunnuck.com, 99 points: (97-99) Inky ruby-colored, the 2016 Ermitage Le Pavillon comes all from the Bessards lieu-dit, which is just about the biggest, baddest terroir in the world for Syrah. Crazy good notes of cassis, crushed violets, pepper...

jebdunnuck.com, 97 points: (94-97+) The 2016 Saint Joseph Les Granits is another sensational wine, and along with the Le Clos, a candidate for the wine of the appellation. A riper, more expressive wine than the Varonniers, it offers tons of black...

jebdunnuck.com, 99 points: (97-99) Also inky colored, the sensational 2016 Ermitage L’Ermite boast a phenomenal bouquet of crème de cassis, liquid rock, burning embers and graphite. Utterly compelling, with a multi-dimensional texture, full-bodied...

Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 96 points: (AG93-96 points) The 2016 Syrah Papa's Block brings together so many of the best elements that make the Carlisle wines so compelling. Explosive and powerful, with real character, the 2016 is a superb. The 22% whole...

jebdunnuck.com, 97 points: (95-97+) Much more mineral-driven, the 2016 Saint Joseph Le Clos comes from an early ripening parcel located south of Tournon, high up on the granite slopes overlooking the Rhône River. It sports an inky color as well as...

jebdunnuck.com, 97 points: (95-97) Last of the Côte Rôtie releases, the deeply colored 2016 Côte Rôtie La Mordorée has a gorgeous nose of black raspberries, toasted bread, candied flowers and lavender. Full-bodied, voluptuous and sexy on the...

Wine Spectator, 90 points: Perfumed, with black tea and dried floral notes that add aromatic intensity to the core of ripe plum, berry and candied cherry. The tannins offer some appealing traction to the density of flavors, finishing with plenty of...

jebdunnuck.com, 97 points: (95-97) Last of the Côte Rôtie releases, the deeply colored 2016 Côte Rôtie La Mordorée has a gorgeous nose of black raspberries, toasted bread, candied flowers and lavender. Full-bodied, voluptuous and sexy on the...

jebdunnuck.com, 99 points: (97-99) Inky ruby-colored, the 2016 Ermitage Le Pavillon comes all from the Bessards lieu-dit, which is just about the biggest, baddest terroir in the world for Syrah. Crazy good notes of cassis, crushed violets, pepper...

jebdunnuck.com, 99 points: (97-99) Also inky colored, the sensational 2016 Ermitage L’Ermite boast a phenomenal bouquet of crème de cassis, liquid rock, burning embers and graphite. Utterly compelling, with a multi-dimensional texture, full-bodied...

jebdunnuck.com, 96 points: (94-96) From a site just at the bottom of the Méal lieu-dit, the 2016 Ermitage Les Greffieux sports a surprisingly inky color as well as an incredibly unevolved, backward style. Loaded with ripe red and black fruits...