Domaine François Merlin - Saint-Joseph Les Grands Ducs 2019
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
92/100
Wine Spectator
A grand red wine named after the eagle owls, the unobtrusive inhabitants of this small vineyard. Rich and elegant, this wine offers magnificent fruitiness enhanced by pronounced spices, all wrapped in well-integrated oak. The finish will become even more sublime after two or three years of aging.
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Eye
Intense
Nose
Floral and fresh
Palate
An elegant mouthfeel and a finish with well-integrated tannins
Serve
At 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before, or decant if necessary
Drink before
2031
Guard
Ages 3 to 10
Food and Wine Pairings
Best enjoyed with woodcock breast or hare à la royale
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 15/20 (2017 vintage) (Very good wine)
Rated Estate (2020 Guide) Selected (An estate or winery that impressed us with one or more of its wines, though we are unable to offer a general assessment of the style of its entire lineup)
About the estate:
This small estate owns some very lovely vineyards in Condrieu, some of which—such as Poncin—are very close to Château Grillet. We were more impressed by the red Saint-Josephs than by the Condrieus in 2017.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
Wine Spectator
Wine rated 92/100 (2017 vintage) (Exceptional wine)
Wine Enthusiast
Rated Estate (2020 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer Rating
3/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. GUILLAUME L. Published on August 21, 2026
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Review by Ms. MARIE K. Published on September 7, 2024
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