Philippe Pacalet, Côte-Rôtie 2019Place: Northern Rhne, France Grape: Syrah Vibe: Natural, richer Syrah from this esteemed locale getting the Pacalet treatment. Lucky Syrah. This plot is on the Cteaux de Bassenon, with particularly weathered topsoil leading to pure granite. 17 months in old oak, bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal SO2. Ok this is good. Deep and dark, meaty and spicy, floral and purposeful. ABV: 14%