Domaine d’Andézon Côtes-du-Rhône Red Wine 2011: Syrah (dominate grape of the northern Rhône) rules in this boldly assertive, fleshy, dark-fruit-concentrated effort. Air time is a must with this powerful pour—there are serious tannins here, decanting definitely helps tame the tannin, release the scrappy nose, and soften the aggressive fruit. Black olive, licorice, dark cherry, blackberry, graphite, tangy blackcurrant; well-priced rustic rumbler, pair with bold stews or rich red meats. $14
