Verset 2022 Cornas "Signature Verset", Rhone Valley

This aromatic stunner comes from a couple vineyards but the bulk of it is from La Geynale, a vineyard that has Syrah vines that are over a century old. Complexity and intrigue were some of the first descriptors I wrote when I was presented with this wine. Deeply fruited, like boysenberries and herbs with a mix of creamy oak and salt cured black olives along with a tinge of smoked pork. Dense in terms of saturation but still rather lively and graceful on its feet. I could easily just sip away on this brooding wine but when I think of roasted lamb, grilled meats, something richly stewed with olives, herbs and tomatoes? Oh man, what a delight. Will hold up for years in the cellar but generous enough now that with a little decant it is giving up some glorious flavor.