Pierre et Jérôme Coursodon - Saint-Joseph L'Olivaie 2023
94/100
RVF
"Fans of Northern Rhône wines have found their favorite classic!"
The L'Olivaie vintage, full-bodied and robust, is a must-try wine from the Coursodon estate and the Saint-Joseph appellation. A rich and elegant wine. Let it age in the cellar for a few years—it will only get better!
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Eye
A deep garnet color with violet highlights
Nose
Concentrated and complex, with aromas of red berries and spicy notes
Palate
Long and powerful, with tight, silky tannins—a rich and elegant wine
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2033
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with rabbit with olives, red meat, lamb stew, or pan-fried blood sausage...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Jérôme Coursodon heads one of the renowned estates in Mauves. The Saint-Joseph wines from this part of the appellation (Mauves-Tournon) differ from those further north, around Sarras, even though all are produced on granite soils. The estate’s reds are often more fully developed than the whites.
Decanter
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Established for four generations in Mauves, the birthplace of the Saint-Joseph appellation, Pierre Coursodon, the father, and Jérôme, the son—who took over in 1999—manage 17 hectares of vineyards dedicated exclusively to Saint-Joseph, primarily the red variety. For many years, the wines from this estate have been featured in the Guide’s selections: with rare consistency, they are regular recipients of stars and Favorites designations.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
The Coursodon family has been in the wine business since the late 19th century. The estate owns vineyards in the renowned regions of Mauves, Tournon, Saint-Jean-de-Muzol, and Glun. The whites display a lovely character, without excessive oak. As for the reds, L'Olivaie comes from the heart of Sainte-Épine, in the village of Saint-Jean-de-Muzols. However, the most recent vintages struck us as overly assertive, with very pronounced oak notes. The result is wines that are not always easy to drink. We regretfully have to remove one star from the estate’s rating.
Jancis Robinson
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended