Dard & Ribo 2023 Crozes-Hermitage Rouge "Les Baties"

Syrah (1923, 1947-48, 1987) from 2.5 hectares on S-E facing red clay and rolled stone soils on Les Bâties at Larnage, 67-100% whole bunch fermentation, 2-3 week vinification, pumping overs, raised used 600-litre oak casks 10 months, unfined, unfiltered, has been called Les Rouges des Bâties, “Les Bâties always give good quality tannin, is always very established, wrapped on velvet whatever the vintage." "attractive red robe; the nose has a calm, inviting air of strawberry, is precise, with smokiness, crackle-snap, cordite (100% whole bunches), alert red fruits. The palate juicing is firm, crisp, shows stems in direct fashion, intense raspberry, with crunch notes. It has the structure to evolve, has character, too, a good fruit thrust central. The second half is really good - full of verve." Drink until 2038-2040.