Domaine Gilles Flacher - Saint-Joseph Les Reines 2020
89-91/100
Robert Parker
“Absolutely elegant”
The nose reveals intense fruitiness of black cherries intertwined with notes of black olives. The palate is both powerful and supple, highly concentrated, and finishes with a tarry note. The terroir of Les Reines comes through beautifully here.
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Eye
Ruby red color
Nose
Red berries, ripe strawberries, spicy notes of cinnamon and nutmeg
Palate
Full-bodied, rich, with delicate tannins, and a finish featuring woody notes that lingers on
Serve
At 16°C
Open
1 hour before for recent vintages (less than 2 years old)
Drink from
2023
Drink before
2030
Guard
10 years
Food and wine pairings
Pairs perfectly with light, juicy dishes such as pan-seared trout fillets with pan drippings, pig’s trotter croquettes with capers, and Ardèche sheep’s milk tomme
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the estate:
This estate, located in the hills above Charnas, has been delighting us for several years at our union tastings, and this year is no exception with the 2017 vintages.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
A vineyard established in 1806, taken over in 1991 by Gilles Flacher, who has since expanded its acreage from 1.5 hectares to 8 hectares of hillside vineyards planted with Saint-Joseph and Condrieu grapes.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated 89–91/100 (2018 vintage) (An outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate)
Customer rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. HERVE F. Published on June 24, 2025
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Review by Mr. XAVIER G. Published on September 10, 2024
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