Escudo Rojo Syrah Reserva, Maipo Valley

Baron Philippe de Rothschild Escudo Rojo Syrah has a nose that opens on subtle notes of black fruit such as blackberry and blackcurrant, followed by delicate touches of oak and black pepper. The round and full attack displays the expressive black fruit notes found on the nose. The tannic structure typical of Syrah lends attractive body and heft to the mid-palate, sustained by elegant notes of black and grey pepper, followed by a beautifully long finish distinguished by a remarkable return of fruit flavors and refined toasted notes. AGEING: 10 months -- 80% oaked and 20% stainless steel vats 10% new and 90% 1- and 2-year-old barrels 94 PTS. James Suckling