(92-94 points) Powerful, mineral-driven dark berry, cherry pit and floral aromas show excellent clarity and take on subtle cola and licorice notes with air. Concentrated but lively as well, offering intense blackberry, cassis and violet pastille flavors underscored by a vein of juicy acidity. Smoothly blends richness and delicacy and finishes impressively long and precise, with even tannins and a resonating mineral note. -- Josh Raynolds

The third vintage for this cuvée, which comes from vines north of Ampuis, the 2019 Syrah De Seyssuel has a Côte Rôtie-like perfume of black raspberries, bouquet garni, woodsmoke, and violets. It’s elegant, medium to full-bodied, and just a beautifully complete, elegant Syrah to drink over the coming 7-8 years.