Saint-Joseph Domaine de la Croix des vignes 2020

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Saint-Joseph Domaine de la Croix des vignes
2020

  • Organic
  • Biodynamic
  • Vegan

$74.00

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 0.10
Product code
15043556
Format
6 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$64.34
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Rhône Valley
Subregion
Northern Rhone
Appellation
Saint-Joseph
Varietal(s)
Syrah
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Closure type
Cork
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About this winery

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Product notes

Produced from schist and granite soils, this ‘La Croix des Vignes’ cuvée comes from 100% Syrah grapes on south-facing hillsides.

Production notes

Total destemming and fermentation at controlled temperature, aging for 9 months in oak barrels renewed with 15% new wood.

Tasting notes

Notes of candied black fruits perfume the glass, mixed with subtle notes of nuts, chocolate and dried figs. The mouth shows a nice granitic length coiled in a rich body with tapered tannins. Pairings with rib steak and duck breast.

Press reviews

James Suckling

93-94

james Suckling, March 2022 (Vintage 2020)

Stunning nose of wild flowers and wild herbs with touches of graphite and licorice. This isn’t quite as austere as some examples of this appellation, but you need to like tannins and stony minerality to appreciate this sleek and highly structured Northern Rhone syrah. So much mineral freshness at the long, expressive finish. Limited production. From biodynamically grown grapes.

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Jancis Robinson

16+ Points / 20 Points

James Lawther, December 2021 (Vintage 2020)

Ripe and dense with a purity of fruit but some sweetness too. Tight and structured, the tannins solid and firm. Glow of alcohol on the finish. Big and powerful. Needs some time.

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