(Copied from informal notes)
It can never be easy to follow in Le Pavillon's footsteps, but this Château d'Ampuis 1995 was not afraid, and managed very well indeed, thank you. Great to see 2 completely different expressions of Northern Rhône Syrah. This was true to its appellation, and indeed (as some have said before) like a slightly less concentrated blend of the Lala's, with a very similar style and finesse. To think I bought these at $/€40 in 1999... Luckily I bought a case!