Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay Grasses Tetes other_regions_italy There is excellent punch and

There is excellent punch and detail to the middle weight flavors that are less muscular but even more harmonious with the same fine depth and length

A brooding and reticent nose grudgingly offers up its array of ripe but cool wild black berries and forest floor that is trimmed in hints of wood and menthol

The 2001 Syrah Astralis Vineyard may be just as compelling as the 2002

Curvy and generous

it has grainy tannins and a long finish

Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay Grasses Tetes other_regions_italy There is excellent punch and(one barrel made; 100% whole clusters). A super floral nose displays a hint of green tea on the discreetly spicy aromas of essence of various red berries along with a hint of cool earth. The round, delicious and seductively textured medium bodied flavors possess a certain taut muscularity that adds a touch of firmness to the clean, dry and well balanced finale that exhibits sneaky good length. This is very good and if you can find it, dont hesitate.