Dark, glistening ruby. Aromas of ripe, spice-tinged dark berries, licorice and candied flowers, along with a hint of olive paste. Silky and round on the palate, offering sweet blueberry, cherry and spicecake flavors that turn livelier on the back half. Dusty tannins add grip to a long, smoke-tinged finish that strongly repeats the cherry and spice notes. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, April 2020)
Dark, glistening ruby. Aromas of ripe, spice-tinged dark berries, licorice and candied flowers, along with a hint of olive paste. Silky and round on the palate, offering sweet blueberry, cherry and spicecake flavors that turn livelier on the back half. Dusty tannins add grip to a long, smoke-tinged finish that strongly repeats the cherry and spice notes. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, April 2020)
May 7th, 2020
Like an elegant Alain Crozes... or even Max Cornas. Gorgeous stuff right out of the bottle. Wonderful nose. Tightens a bit and then opened again the 3rd night. Obviously young to drink on release but now I know to buy a few more.
Like an elegant Alain Crozes... or even Max Cornas. Gorgeous stuff right out of the bottle. Wonderful nose. Tightens a bit and then opened again the 3rd night. Obviously young to drink on release but now I know to buy a few more.
Sep 22nd, 2019
I had never had Graillot's St Joseph before. Only the Crozes. This is in pretty rarified company in St Joseph. Tons of depth and texture. Acid in front of tannins with some layered dark berry fruit. Fantastic.
I had never had Graillot's St Joseph before. Only the Crozes. This is in pretty rarified company in St Joseph. Tons of depth and texture. Acid in front of tannins with some layered dark berry fruit. Fantastic.
1 person found it helpfulJun 23rd, 2017
Primary and grapey at first, but quickly developing a sharper note with some grip and blackberry aromas. With Robuchon's to die For Wagyu beef and Potatoes Puree at Atelier de Robuchon in Tokyo.
Primary and grapey at first, but quickly developing a sharper note with some grip and blackberry aromas. With Robuchon's to die For Wagyu beef and Potatoes Puree at Atelier de Robuchon in Tokyo.
1 person found it helpfulDec 2nd, 2014
Red and black cherry, roasted game, black olive brine, green peppercorn.
Red and black cherry, roasted game, black olive brine, green peppercorn.
May 15th, 2015
Upon opening was very smoky and savory, and as it opened the fruit came forward. It was a fine match for salmon dinner. Thanks for sharing Steve!
Upon opening was very smoky and savory, and as it opened the fruit came forward. It was a fine match for salmon dinner. Thanks for sharing Steve!
Nov 15th, 2014
Near perfect Syrah. Smoky, meaty, spicy and dark while maintaining freshness and bracing acid.
Near perfect Syrah. Smoky, meaty, spicy and dark while maintaining freshness and bracing acid.
Sep 30th, 2014
St. Joseph, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
