The 2022 Domaine du Chene Syrah des Collines Rhodaniennes is an excellent-value Northern Rhône wine that offers a classic Syrah profile of dark fruits, black pepper, and earthy notes. While a less expensive entry-level bottling than Domaine du Chene's Cru wines like Saint-Joseph and Condrieu, its quality reflects the estate's overall solid winemaking reputation. This wine is designed to be consumed in its youth and is known for its purity of fruit, bright acidity, and balanced structure. It captures the elegant and terroir-driven characteristics of Northern Rhône Syrah but in a more accessible, everyday drinking format. You can expect a fragrant nose of dark cherries, black fruits, and peppery spice, along with hints of stone and cured meat. With moderate alcohol and fine, delicate tannins, the wine is lively and supple on the palate. The granitic and schistous soils of the northern Rhône valley contribute a distinctive minerality and savory finish.