Tasting Notes

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Vinous Nicolas Greinacher - 28 Mar 24
The flamboyant 2018 Saint-Joseph wafts from the glass with flashy cooked black and blue fruits, pencil shavings, cedar and a dash of spice-box. Full-bodied and intensely concentrated, the 2018 has its elevated 15% alcohol neatly integrated and closes with good grip on the bold finish. It’s not the most elegant rendition of this cuvée, but it is so delicious.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2033
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.