Red
Michel Gassier Les Piliers Syrah (Costières de Nîmes)
Costières de Nîmes · France
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Syrah
- Country
- France
- Region
- Costières de Nîmes
- Appellation
- Costières de Nîmes
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
cordeiro assado · carne de caça · risoto de cogumelos · linguiça grelhada
Rated vintages
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201392 pts
A super bargain, this is a concentrated, structured glass of gamy Syrah. Black cherry liqueur, black olives, espresso and meaty flavors combine on the full-bodied palate, finishing with a hefty dose of smoky goodness. Drink now–2025.
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201290 pts
This is as perfumed an example of Syrah as you'll find from the Southern Rhône. Hints of herbs, spice and violets accent blueberry fruit in this charming wine. It's medium in body—not that rich but or layered but supple, silky and easily accessible. Drink this through the end of…
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200990 pts
Although this cuvée is 100% Syrah, it's remarkably well behaved, without any reductive or animale scents. Instead, it delivers ripe cherry and vanilla aromas, some creaminess on the palate and a long, elegant finish that ends savory not sweet. Drink now–2016.