Domaine Jolivet - Saint-Joseph L'Instinct 2021
16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
92/100
RVF
Bastien never ceases to amaze us with his accuracy and precision. Instinct never lies. Here is the proof: this Syrah boasts noble, pure fruit, with sincere spicy and fruity notes tinged with smoked bacon. Full-bodied and lush, the palate is defined by whole-cluster fermentation but develops a velvety finish that promises excellent aging potential.
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Eye
Dark red
Nose
An expressive nose full of spices and dark fruits, with notes of blackberry and black pepper
Palate
Fine, silky tannins with a beautiful tannic structure and excellent balance. A full-bodied, precise St-Joseph with great aging potential
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
Let it breathe in advance (1 hour) for recent vintages
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2030+
Guard
10 years or older
Food and wine pairings
Pair with rabbit with olives, lasagna Bolognese or vegetable lasagna, salted pork with lentils, a Landes-style salad, pork chops with barbecue sauce, cured duck breast, coq au vin, or ravioli with porcini mushrooms and foie gras
Decanter
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2021 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the wine:
Partially vinified from whole clusters, this blend from nine of the estate’s vineyards displays a lovely freshness. The palate remains fruit-forward, with a hint of spice (pepper). The wine is both easy to drink and elegant.
About the estate:
This small estate in Saint-Jean de Muzols has been producing wine for many years, but took a new direction when Bastien Jolivet succeeded his father in 2014 and decided to stop supplying his grapes to the cooperative. His vineyard is situated on beautiful hillsides; the wines produced there are made using native yeast and fermented in used barrels. The reds include a portion of whole-cluster fermentation and are aged in demi-muids.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 16.5/20
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended