If you want to experience classic flavors of northern Rhône Syrah, here is a textbook example.

Frédéric soon had a local following in and around his village for his old-school, dark, juicy Crozes with its hints of tapenade and smoke.

With notes of red berries, stones, and the faintest hint of brine, this exuberant Syrah is the bottle you should open all summer and fall.

Replete with inky black fruit, black olive, and gamey overtones, this Syrah is the real deal from one of the best in the game.

The roots of these vines run deep, and deep is what you get in the glass, too—a rich mix of black olive, fennel, and raspberry.

It tastes of pure Syrah, like a baby Saint-Joseph, and is great for any time you want an unmistakable taste of the region and its smoky, peppery reds.

Elegant blue and black fruit abound, but here it mingles with a hint of sanguinity and some dusty tannin.

Made from six vineyards that, when blended, showcase the whole of the Côte Rôtie appellation.

The kind of Saint-Jo to dig into right away: smoky, layered, lush, and laced with violet, bay leaf, and black olive.

There is not a single sharp edge, only tender, succulent, ripe peachy fruit, plus a touch of honeysuckle to round things out.