Domaine Yves Cuilleron Syrah 'Ripa Sinistra' IGP

It opens with aromas of blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, and blueberry, lifted by violet, cracked pepper, and fresh herbs. Compared to the straight IGP Syrah, Ripa Sinistra shows more depth, darker fruit, and a clearer granite‑mineral signature. On the palate, it is medium‑bodied, energetic, and finely textured, showing flavors of dark berry fruit, plum skin, black pepper, and savory spice, supported by fine, lightly grippy tannins and bright acidity. The wine feels more vertical and structured than typical IGP bottlings, reflecting its hillside origins.