Dard & Ribo 2024 Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Les Pins

100% Syrah (1994, 2000) from sand-granite, gore soils at Crozes-Hermitage, whole bunch fermentation, pumping overs, aged used 600-litre oak casks 11-15 months, unfined, unfiltered, often the first vineyard harvested, only occasionally made. 2024: "Quite a full red robe; there is marked reduction on the nose, an air of stewed plums, is rather feral, definitely funky. The palate bears close-knit richness, has density, layered and thick tannins – you can stand a spoon in this. There is a leafy thread, vegetal line through the finish. It’s in a raw state, can deliver, has integrity, is very much on the pulp of grapes, bits of lees on it, is a bit wild for now." - Drink Rhone