2006 Le Lezardes Syrah, VDP Des Collines Rhodaniennes, René Rostaing

Just to the North of the Côte Rôtie appellation, near to the village of Vérenay, here are René’s Syrah vines which fall just outside of the appellation, and with this eventuality the price falls too but not the quality. Hallmark elegance and feminine charm here, with plenty of approachable red-berried fruit, a spicy backdrop and gentle but persuasive tannins on the finish.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)