Domaine François Merlin - Saint-Joseph 2020
The vineyards, located at the northernmost tip of the Saint-Joseph appellation, are planted with Syrah on sandy soils at an elevation of 300 meters. This Saint-Joseph is a charming wine with an intense ruby color. On the nose, black cherry and raspberry are immediately apparent, followed by violet, with a hint of spice on the finish. On the palate, it is supple and rich, with pronounced fruitiness.
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Eye
Deep ruby color
Nose
Expressive notes of black cherry, raspberry, violet, and spices
Palate
Smooth and rich, with a distinct fruity flavor
Serve
At 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before serving, or decant if necessary for young vintages (less than 3 years old)
Drink before
2031
Guard
Ages 3 to 10
Food and Wine Pairings
A festive wine, perfect for bringing out the best in home-cooked meals. A must-try with chocolate
Bettane & Desseauve
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 Enthusiast
Rated Estate (2020 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
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