Domaine Blachon
St. Joseph Marsanne Roussanne
St. Joseph, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Great aromatics, but the 2014 was WAY too flabby for anything “Northern” Rhône. Super ripe fruit - white peach, ripe red pears, cream de coconut. But the alcohol is too high - states 13%, but it’s higher - and without acid it’s just a bit limp.
Great aromatics, but the 2014 was WAY too flabby for anything “Northern” Rhône. Super ripe fruit - white peach, ripe red pears, cream de coconut. But the alcohol is too high - states 13%, but it’s higher - and without acid it’s just a bit limp.
Feb 8th, 2019
Just what the doctor ordered. The aromas alone make this a winner. Savory aged meats dusted in peppercorns and herbs. Palate is medium and finish isn't the wines strength, but the aromatics are the real deal.
Just what the doctor ordered. The aromas alone make this a winner. Savory aged meats dusted in peppercorns and herbs. Palate is medium and finish isn't the wines strength, but the aromatics are the real deal.
Apr 20th, 2016
Low ph soils? Another Phlabby Rhone white.
Low ph soils? Another Phlabby Rhone white.
Jul 7th, 2015Marsanne 95%, Roussanne 5%, this unfiltered wine has the complexity and aromatics I expect in a Saint Joseph Blanc. Very long finish. Contains the meat like quality of a complex white. This is not to be wasted on the average new world wine consumer. Only 50 cases have been sent to the U.S.
Marsanne 95%, Roussanne 5%, this unfiltered wine has the complexity and aromatics I expect in a Saint Joseph Blanc. Very long finish. Contains the meat like quality of a complex white. This is not to be wasted on the average new world wine consumer. Only 50 cases have been sent to the U.S.
Jun 27th, 2015
Perhaps some bottle variation. Previous bootle was decent/good, while this was a bit ox’d
Perhaps some bottle variation. Previous bootle was decent/good, while this was a bit ox’d
Mar 11th, 2024
A tight nose, perhaps more air would help bring it out. But it’s savory palate is a perfect match for Spanish eggplant w honey & lemon. Tropical but muted, a wonderful viscous mouthfeel that Carries some wood I’m betting. I see some ratings in previous yrs really knock it down, but these things are all so subjective. Not an opulent w Rhone, but even with my post Covid mouth, enjoyable, especially with food.
A tight nose, perhaps more air would help bring it out. But it’s savory palate is a perfect match for Spanish eggplant w honey & lemon. Tropical but muted, a wonderful viscous mouthfeel that Carries some wood I’m betting. I see some ratings in previous yrs really knock it down, but these things are all so subjective. Not an opulent w Rhone, but even with my post Covid mouth, enjoyable, especially with food.
Oct 11th, 2023Decent N Rhône white, and a bargain for what I paid at auction.
Decent N Rhône white, and a bargain for what I paid at auction.
Dec 16th, 2021
Magnum for Mother’s Day. Starts bold and calms to a light but rich wine. Good smoked meat and chewy herbs. Tannins are silky and fade quickly. Not the most complex wine, but works well abs better than most southern Rhone.
Magnum for Mother’s Day. Starts bold and calms to a light but rich wine. Good smoked meat and chewy herbs. Tannins are silky and fade quickly. Not the most complex wine, but works well abs better than most southern Rhone.
May 9th, 2021
Marsanne asserts itself here. Chubby.
Marsanne asserts itself here. Chubby.
Jul 27th, 2020