The 2013 C?te R?tie Chateau de Montlys checks in as a blend of completely destemmed Syrah that spent 24 months in 50% new and 50% one- to five-year-old barrels. Playing in the vintage’s more medium-bodied, elegant and fresh style, it gives up plenty of spicy oak, raspberry, and black raspberry aromas and flavors in a balanced, pure and classy profile. It doesn’t have a massive back-end level of concentration, yet should still evolve nicely for a decade.