Saint Joseph
Vin Rare
2019 : 90 Jeb Dunnuck - 2020 : 15.5 Jancis Robinson
Vin Rare
2019 : 90 Jeb Dunnuck - 2020 : 15.5 Jancis Robinson
The appellation of Saint Joseph runs across a lender area of land measuring 50kms between Chavanay in the north, to Guilherand Granges in the south. The soil is varied with light gneiss or granite shale. Primarily south south-east facing. The name Saint Jospeh was given to this region by the Jesuits of Tournon in the XVIIIth century. It was between 1956 and 1969 that all of the vineyards in this area of the Côtes du Rhône were regrouped and given the AOP Saint Jospeh Appellation. Currently the appellation covers more than 1200ha, and produces close to 40,000hl, with an average return of 36hl/ha.
Our Vin rare comes mainly from vineyards situated on grenite terraces. Our blend is made from 100% Syrah grapes. The harvest started after the traditional tasting of the grapes. Fermentation took place at low temperature in order to preserve all aromas. A part of the blend was aged in oak barrels.
The color is dark red, almost violet. The nose i dominated by black berries (blackcurrant and blackberries) and shows a hint of violet flavours, with rosated notes. The palate is charming with its creamy and full-bodied aromas, and the finish is caracterized by its nice fullness.
Serve et 16°C-17°C
Cellaring for 5 to 7 years
2020 Vintage
15.5 Jancis Robinson
Dark fruited and solid. Tannins tight and firm with a bit of chew on the end. Freshness as well.
James Lawther for Jancis Robinson (October 2021)
2019 Vintage
90 Jeb Dunnuck
***(*) Dark robe; the nose wells up with some depth, has a saline angle with its cool blackcurrant fruit, holds well. The palate serves a tidy glass of St Jo, nicely filled with squeezy content, has a good proportion, the length sound. The tannins fit in snugly; it’s ready now, will accompany pastas, grills well, capable of maintaining its shape for a few years more.
Drink Rhone, John Livingstone-Learmonth, December 2021
2018 Vintage
88 – 90 Robert Parker Wine Advocate
The 2018 Saint Joseph Vin Rare is plush and fruity, with kirsch-like, confected cherries framed by hints of baking spices and vanilla. It's full-bodied and supple (…) .
Joe Czerwinski (January, 2020)
Silver Medal - Concours Orange. (February, 2020)
2017 Vintage
92/100 Wine Advocate - Looking much better than previous vintages, the 2017 saint-Joseph Vin rare 2017 does show some oak influence in its aromas of baking spices and creamy, lush texture, but it retains sufficient berry fruit and crushed-stone mineralogy to impress. It's full-bodied, concentrated and complex, with a long, mouthwatering finish.
Wine Advocate (December 2018)
This wine matches perfectly with a roast beef, a duck parmentier, an olive guinea fowm or a good Reblochon.
