Domaine Rostaing, Syrah "Les Lezardes" Collines Rhoadaniennes, Northern Rhône, France 2021 vegan naturally fermented and distilled twice

naturally fermented and distilled twice in small batches

in Cru Classé areas of Pauillac:

The name Albamar combines the name of the winemaking family (Alba) with ‘mar’: the sea that has such an important influence on the climate and soil of the vineyards they farm

when many producers choose to bottle their finos at 2-3 years

Domaine Rostaing, Syrah "Les Lezardes" Collines Rhoadaniennes, Northern Rhône, France 2021 vegan naturally fermented and distilled twiceDark violet. Smooth and energetic on the palate, showing appealing sweetness and firm mineral spine to the dark berry and cherry liqueur flavors. Lots of bacon fat, cracked pepper, some green herbs, licorice and blackberry fruit. Les Lzardes is a juicy, lively, satisfying Syrah thats ideal for drinking over the coming 3 4 years. Various parcels from the northern edge of Cte Rtie, mostly bottom slope. Rene is also using fruit from a Cte Rtie vineyard