Clos Saint-Joseph

Villars-sur-Var Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon

9.137 ratings
9.15 pro ratings
Côtes de Provence, Provence, France
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Matt Sterr

Dark, damp earth, tar, graphite, plum. If you like dense, brooding, teeth-staining Syrah, this has to be some of the best Provence has to offer.

Dark, damp earth, tar, graphite, plum. If you like dense, brooding, teeth-staining Syrah, this has to be some of the best Provence has to offer.

May 24th, 2019
Elena Pantaleoni

Owner/Winemaker La Stoppa

8.4

It is the white blend, semillon and other varieties, not the Syrah!

It is the white blend, semillon and other varieties, not the Syrah!

1 person found it helpfulSep 5th, 2016
Amy Cleary

Wine blogger WineBookGirl

8.5

More Tour wine.

More Tour wine.

1 person found it helpfulJul 20th, 2013
Stefano Pinti

Great acidity and white watermelon, green apple and agrumatics!

Great acidity and white watermelon, green apple and agrumatics!

Jul 28th, 2013
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2019 vintage. Decanted and tasted after one hour. Non-committal nose. Light-medium/medium body. Grace and elegance with some dark fruit and earthy markers placed throughout. Overall, it is flowing fairly seamlessly now without bumping into any sharp edges. Expected a bigger wine. Pleased it wasn’t. No previous experience with this wine/producer but maan…having a half-case of this (or more) would really be nice as this covers an absolute ton of food options. 3.13.26.

2019 vintage. Decanted and tasted after one hour. Non-committal nose. Light-medium/medium body. Grace and elegance with some dark fruit and earthy markers placed throughout. Overall, it is flowing fairly seamlessly now without bumping into any sharp edges. Expected a bigger wine. Pleased it wasn’t. No previous experience with this wine/producer but maan…having a half-case of this (or more) would really be nice as this covers an absolute ton of food options. 3.13.26.

Mar 13th, 2026
romo

Serviceable GSM that lacked energy.

Serviceable GSM that lacked energy.

Sep 29th, 2024
Adam Gäfvert

Decent local wine at my favourite restaurant in the world.

Decent local wine at my favourite restaurant in the world.

Jun 24th, 2022
Malcolm Trimble

Dark ruby. Dark cherry black truffle on the nose. Very smooth with notes of dark fruit and earth. Complex, balance acidity. A very nice wine

Dark ruby. Dark cherry black truffle on the nose. Very smooth with notes of dark fruit and earth. Complex, balance acidity. A very nice wine

May 29th, 2022
Alexander Robart

Unique provencal alpine GSM with 10% Cab. Berries, smoke, and and hint of graphite.

Unique provencal alpine GSM with 10% Cab. Berries, smoke, and and hint of graphite.

Jul 18th, 2021
Patrick Peters

Fermented in concrete and that flavor comes through. Good acidity and tannin with a little cherry.

Fermented in concrete and that flavor comes through. Good acidity and tannin with a little cherry.

Sep 10th, 2020