Bernard Levet, Syrah "Les Journaries”, Cote Rotie, Northern Rhone 2018 certifiedorganic within the Appellations of Sancerre

within the Appellations of Sancerre and Menetou-Salon

Aged in a mix of 225 and 500 liter barrels (about 7% new)

so we can hope for another thirty-five years — at least

nutty aromas

Surface of our vines: 1

Bernard Levet, Syrah "Les Journaries”, Cote Rotie, Northern Rhone 2018 certifiedorganic within the Appellations of SancerreInky ruby. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red and dark berries, licorice, exotic spices and potpourri and shows outstanding definition. Stains the palate with appealingly sweet black raspberry, blueberry and cherry preserve flavors that slowly tighten up on the back half. Shows superb energy and floral lift on an impressively long, focused finish shaped by steadily mounting tannins. Les Journaries, a cuve drawn from grapes harvested from old