Alban Vineyards Syrah Lorraine Vineyard 2018

100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

"Starting off a duo of perfect wines, the 2018 Syrah Lorraine comes from a single vineyard of more chalky soils, and it's cut from the same cloth as the Reva with its purity and precision, yet it's always a slightly more feminine example of Syrah, with more black raspberry, white chocolate, flowery incense, baking spices, and peppery aromas and flavors. If the Reva is the Cornas in the lineup, this is the Côte Rôtie with its endearing elegance, suppleness, and just sheer charm. It certainly offers pleasure today, yet I'd nevertheless recommend 3-4 years of bottle age. As with the Reva, it will unquestionably evolve for two decades. It's a truly brilliant Syrah that will compete with the best out there"