ON-177584

Domaine Les Yeuses Les épices Syrah 2012, Igp Pays D'oc

Syrah Syrah
Languedoc, France

$15.95 (177584)

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91 pts
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December 06, 2014

Critic Reviews (2)

David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

One of my perennial favourite inexpensive syrahs from the south of France shows very lifted peppery, smoked meat,...

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Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

That, at $16, a Midi Syrah can throw this much smoked meat, bacon and genuine roasted porcine goodness into a bottle,...

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Community Reviews (11)

Evan Keaschuk
Evan Keaschuk

Always a favourite of mine. This one is pure Syrah with loads of smoked meat, black olive, dark floral (violet), and black fruit. Medium-bodied with medium+ acidity and tannins, this one is extremely well put together. Such an incredible value year after year. Tasted December 2014

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Gabriel D
Gabriel D

I'm 100% with Mr. Lawrason on this one. What an elegant wine at such an affordable price. Certainly not for those love the big brawny Napa Cabs. This Syrah has such lovely herbal notes with lots of cherry flavour. Goes well with so much

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Neil Phillips
Neil Phillips

Dark and brooding on the nose, there's more meat, smoke and grilled Portobello mushrooms than pepper (though it's there). All that overlays dark blackberries and plums, with a nice spicy garrigue and moss. There's a lot going on in the nose here.

On the palate, surprisingly nimble after an extra year in bottle. Chalky but smoothing tannins, cured meats on the finish. The 13.5%ABV makes this a moderate-weight wine as well; lots of flavour without the alcohol heft, but perfectly in balance.

Stunning at the price: great value. But decidedly a style not for everyone.

Tasted October 2015.

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Adam
Adam

I'm with DL. Huge bang for the buck if you're into a peppery briny meaty Syrah. Depth and balance are decent. Finish is muted.

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James Walton
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Shawn McCormick
Shawn McCormick

A French wine under a screw cap! Nose is very similar to the 2011, albeit with a little more finesse, and stronger smoked meat and pepper notes. Palate follows but fruit dissipates quickly leaving a slightly astringent, tannic finish.

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John Moon
John Moon

I re tasted this wine a day later and I still can't understand the high reviews...Maybe mine got bottle shock or something wrong with it.

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carlost
carlost

Just OK
Don't understand the high reviews
Tasted May 2015

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nux
nux
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Harry Ludwig
Harry Ludwig

This one tasted over-ripe with very little acidity and tannins. Maybe it was a bad bottle?

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