with well weighted fruit
loams and ironstone of the Ebenezer and Kalimna parishes
showing crisp acidity
with citrus
The 2012 lacks none of the proverbial concentration that distinguishes Ornellaia’s
Domaine Yves Cuilleron Saint Joseph 'Les Pierres Sèches' Syrah Rusden with well weighted fruitIt opens with aromas of blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, and blueberry, layered with violet, cracked black pepper, and smoked herbsa hallmark of Cuillerons precise, aromatic style. On the palate, it is mediumbodied, energetic, and beautifully balanced, showing flavors of dark berry fruit, plum skin, and savory spice, supported by fine, lightly grippy tannins and bright, refreshing acidity. Compared to Cuillerons CrozesHermitage, this cuve is more