I Spent $75 on France vs Australia... Here's the Better Wine

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The Best $75 Syrah_ Côte Rôtie vs Yarra Valley Shiraz

If you had US$75 to spend on a bottle of Syrah, would you buy Côte-Rôtie or Australian Shiraz?

In this video, I compare two wines from my own cellar:

Michel Chapoutier Les Bécasses (Côte-Rôtie)
Yering Station Shiraz Viognier Reserve (Yarra Valley)

Although they're made from the same grape and cost almost exactly the same, they couldn't taste more different.

I'll explain:

The differences between Côte-Rôtie and the Yarra Valley
Old World Syrah vs New World Shiraz
How each wine tastes
Which food each style pairs with best
Which bottle I would buy today

If you're deciding between French Syrah and Australian Shiraz, this comparison should help.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:36 Côte-Rôtie Explained
02:21 Yarra Valley Explained
03:08 Typical Styles Compared
04:18 The Producers
05:52 Tasting the Wines: Nose, Palate, Structure & Ageing
07:31 Which Offers Better Value?
07:56 Final Verdict