2023 Domaine Pierre Gonon Les Iles Feray Ardèche
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The 2023 Les Îles Féray l'Ardeche is delicious as it opens with intense dark cherry, peppery scents, crushed graphite and orange rind. Black-fruited and spicy, the medium-bodied 2023 shows well at this early stage, following through with notable freshness on the elegant finish.
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James Lawther MW, jancisrobinson.com
Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate
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Notes of rose, dark cherries, orange peel and raspberry preface the 2023 VdP de l'Ardeche Les Iles Feray Syrah, a medium to full-bodied, seamless and enveloping wine with powdery tannins enhanced by a fresh mid-palate and saline finish that is beautifully balanced and ethereal. It tastes like the essence of Syrah. This is a co-fermented blend of 80% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne.
The 2023 Les Îles Féray l'Ardeche checks in at 12.6% alcohol, crafted from younger vines and fermented with 50% whole clusters. Delicate aromas of grapefruit, violet and red plum lead to a light- to medium-bodied palate with a refreshing finish.
In reality, young vine St-Joseph. Tank sample. Loads of charm. Lively and fresh with energy on the palate. Violet and spice to the fore. Light structure but who cares – this is for now. (JL)