Louis-Antoine Luyt Cuvée Paloma Nature Sereine Syrah 2014

Devin Bray

A Chilean Syrah, eh? It's clear this is another wine by controversial French winemaker Louis-Antoine Luyt, as it smells French. Pleasantly surprising, with ripe fruit up front followed by cement dust, asphalt, savory olive notes, a bit of watermelon candy, and white peppercorns. Impressive and big. Would never have guessed this is from Chile, though the dark, aggressive terroir does hint at its origin.