Michel Gassier 2012 Les Piliers Syrah (Costières de Nîmes)

Country: France

Province: Rhône Valley

Region: Costières de Nîmes

Variety: Syrah

Winery: Michel Gassier

Points: 90

Taster: Joe Czerwinski

This is as perfumed an example of Syrah as you’ll find from the Southern Rhône. Hints of herbs, spice and violets accent blueberry fruit in this charming wine. It’s medium in body—not that rich but or layered but supple, silky and easily accessible. Drink this through the end of 2015.