Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Yohan Castaing - 29 May 25
With a delicate, beautifully reduced and smoky bouquet, the 2022 Saint-Joseph les Oliviers Blanc unfurls from the glass with aromas of acacia, white flowers, honey and spices, followed by a medium- to full-bodied, layered and textured palate with bright acids, a lively spine of acidity and a subtle phenolic frame. It concludes with a long, spicy and saline finish.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2036
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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 May 18
Limpid yellow-gold. Intense, mineral-accented Meyer lemon, peach and pear aromas are complemented by deeper honey and sweet butter nuances. Tightly wound citrus and pit fruit flavors unfurl with air, picking up a suave floral character and a hint of smoky minerality. The impressively long, penetrating finish shows no rough edges and leaves behind lively citrus pith and honeysuckle notes.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2030
Rhone Vineyard Valley of Fine Wine

Rhone

The Rhône Valley in southeastern France is famed for its diverse wines. It's divided into Northern Rhône, known for Syrah-based reds and white wines from Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne, and Southern Rhône, which features blends like Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. Northern Rhône wines, such as Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage, are intense and complex, while Southern Rhône's Châteauneuf-du-Pape is known for powerful, spicy reds. Top producers include E. Guigal, Domaine du Pegau, and Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, exemplifying the region's rich winemaking tradition.