Saint-Joseph
Saint-Joseph
Pierre Amadieu 2021 Les Capelets Saint-Joseph
French Red
Syrah grows on steep granite and gneiss slopes and is harvested by hand. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperature in stainless steel, followed by maturation in oak. Blackcurrant and raspberry sit with leather and liquorice, while red fruit and violet accompany mineral, cocoa and animal notes. The profile has roundness and silky tannins, and alcohol is thirteen percent by volume.
Vidal-Fleury 2018 Saint-Joseph Rouge
French Red
Dense purple-ruby colour accompanies black cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, cigar, thyme, bay, eucalyptus, nutmeg, pepper and clove. The palate is harmonious, fruity and fresh. The tannins envelop the palate, with toasted notes in the length. Syrah undergoes three weeks of traditional maceration with indigenous-yeast fermentation. Maturation lasts three months in tank and twelve months in foudres, followed by four months in bottle.
Aymeric Paillard 2020 Petit Père Saint-Joseph
French Red
Ripe red fruit appears with light spice, camphor and blond tobacco. The palate is fresh, delicate and dense, with integrated tannins and a supple texture. A juicy, sanguine note is present on the finish. The Syrah comes from steep slopes in Ozon and Sarras. Part of the fruit is vinified as whole clusters and part by semi-carbonic maceration. Ageing lasts two winters in used barrels and demi-muids.
Aymeric Paillard 2021 Petit Père Saint-Joseph
French Red
Fresh balance and juicy character sit with depth and complex aromatics. The tannins are fine and integrated, and the texture is supple. Syrah comes from steep slopes in Ozon and Sarras. Part of the fruit is vinified as whole clusters and part by semi-carbonic maceration in small vats and open barrels. Ageing takes place in used barrels and demi-muids over two winters.
Pierre Gaillard 2018 Saint-Joseph Blanc
French White
Yellow stone fruit, pastry and honey appear in this white. The Roussanne is round and rich, with a fresh finish. Fruit comes from granitic sand in Malleval and Chavanay, grown on south-east-facing hilltops. Grapes are hand harvested, gently pressed and settled. Barrel fermentation uses no new wood, followed by nine months on lees with stirring.
Dard et Ribo 2018 Saint-Joseph Rouge
French Red
Floral and savoury, with violet, black pepper and dark berry fruit moving through a rounded, supple palate. Whole-bunch Syrah from clay, gravel and alluvial soils brings aromatic lift, while ten months in seasoned barrels adds texture without masking the fruit. Fresh acidity sharpens the finish; pair with lamb, duck or peppered mushrooms.
Domaine Georges Vernay 2017 Terres d’Encre Saint-Joseph
French Red
Dark cherry, damson plum and blackberry meet violet, white pepper and a light smoky note. The palate is silky and medium-bodied, with pure fruit carried by vibrant acidity and soft, discreet tannins. Sanguine minerality and a savoury olive edge lead into a persistent, focused and quietly spicy finish.
Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2017 Saint-Joseph La Croix des Vignes
French Red