An impressive value, the 2020 Syrah Descendants Liégeois Dupont starts with dark fruit tones with a ripe and spicy edge before hints of savory herbs and blackberry compote sway with red flowers and a kiss of sweet peppercorns. Medium to full-bodied, it compresses on the palate, showing a beautifully complex and vibrant wine with classic Syrah notes of cured meats, peppercorn spices and potpourri. The Syrah continues to uncoil across the mid-palate, displaying a balanced structure before gliding to a rich, succulent, food-friendly finish. It’s a fantastic wine that delivers pleasure at a great price. The wine rested for 21 months in about 50% new oak, primarily American. Just over 14,000 bottles were made.