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Saint-Joseph La Croix des Vignes
2021
$79.50
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Produced from schist and granite soils, this ‘La Croix des Vignes’ cuvée comes from 100% Syrah grapes on south-facing hillsides.
Total destemming and fermentation at controlled temperature, aging for 9 months in oak barrels renewed with 15% new wood.
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.
Still youthful, but this already has an expressive stony personality plus a slew of wild herb and licorice aromas. For this appellation the tannins are surprisingly polished, the minerality building at the finish. A cuvee from two steep sites in this appellation on granite soils. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2024.
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