Professional reviews
James Suckling (96)
Complex and tightly wound, this syrah, co-fermented with just a dash of viognier, offers a broad spectrum of aromas. Smoked meat, black olives, crushed violets and thyme are layered with blackberries and a hint of iodine. The palate is deep and structured, balancing juicy acidity with fine but broad and dusty tannins. The savory finish lingers, showing cracked pepper and turned earth. Very tight and compact, this needs some time in bottle. From biodynamically grown grapes.
Vinous (96)
The incredibly expressive 2022 Syrah is a spice box on the nose, mixing cedar shavings and incense with black olives, tangerine peel, and blood orange. It is elegant, with silken textures and masses of ripe citrus-infused red and black fruits. Tannic yet fresh, the 2022 lingers incredibly long, leaving violet pastille and a pleasantly bitter black currant resonance.
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
The only Syrah that Christophe Baron co-ferments with Viognier, in this case 6%, bringing a lift to the wine without becoming sweet. Potent spicy black cherry, crushed gravel, and black tea ride a focused, precise palate of medium-bodied intensity that’s dark, spicy, and feral, lengthy, and dense, with a freshness to the long finish. Drink now through 2042.
Owen Bargreen (98)
Another otherworldly bottling, the 2022 Cailloux Vineyard … bursts out of the glass with gorgeous high-tones from the Viognier, as alluring honeysuckle and pink grapefruit blossom notes mingle alongside shades of BBQ beef ribs, seaweed and rich roasted figs. The palate is plush and seamless with serious verve and texture. Very stony, floral and complex, enjoy now and over the next ten years.
