Etienne Bécheras
Le Prieuré d'Arras Saint-Joseph Syrah
St. Joseph, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
100% Syrah from vines that’s are 10-65 years old and managed manually for the most part. Fermented in concrete and aged for two years in barrels of various sizes but mostly larger (225L-600L). Popped and poured. This bottle took about ten minutes to open but when it did, ohhhhh baby! On the nose it was a mix of blue fruits, dark cherry, and a high end yoga studio...you know, the ones with incense of sandalwood, gardenia and bergamot...basically everything but the patchouli. On the palate, things got even more interesting with firm blue fruits, tart dark cherries, lightly spiced meats and minerals. The finish lasts for five minutes. In fact, there is crazy effect after a couple of minutes that reminds me of Acmella oleracea (Sichuan buttons or buzz buttons). Absolutely wild! Never had a wine do that. No doubt, this is a Saint-Joseph of the highest level. Definitely a producer to keep an eye out for.
100% Syrah from vines that’s are 10-65 years old and managed manually for the most part. Fermented in concrete and aged for two years in barrels of various sizes but mostly larger (225L-600L). Popped and poured. This bottle took about ten minutes to open but when it did, ohhhhh baby! On the nose it was a mix of blue fruits, dark cherry, and a high end yoga studio...you know, the ones with incense of sandalwood, gardenia and bergamot...basically everything but the patchouli. On the palate, things got even more interesting with firm blue fruits, tart dark cherries, lightly spiced meats and minerals. The finish lasts for five minutes. In fact, there is crazy effect after a couple of minutes that reminds me of Acmella oleracea (Sichuan buttons or buzz buttons). Absolutely wild! Never had a wine do that. No doubt, this is a Saint-Joseph of the highest level. Definitely a producer to keep an eye out for.
Jul 14th, 2020
Took a minute to come around but it was lovely once it did.
Took a minute to come around but it was lovely once it did.
Jan 18th, 2018
2012- found this to be really feminine and elegant. Tart red fruits with stones and flowers.
2012- found this to be really feminine and elegant. Tart red fruits with stones and flowers.
1 person found it helpfulSep 12th, 2016A bit too dry, tonight. Mineral nose, crazy white pepper, tart huckleberry
A bit too dry, tonight. Mineral nose, crazy white pepper, tart huckleberry
1 person found it helpfulDec 26th, 2014
Smoky black fruit, good acid. Maybe it needed to open up more to show it's stuff, but too many folks sharing the bottle.
Smoky black fruit, good acid. Maybe it needed to open up more to show it's stuff, but too many folks sharing the bottle.
1 person found it helpfulNov 20th, 2014
Lovely & has a few layers to the bacon & blackberry thang. Not the first word in complexity but the edges have been burnished w age.
Lovely & has a few layers to the bacon & blackberry thang. Not the first word in complexity but the edges have been burnished w age.
May 16th, 2017Lovely honeydew melon and fragrant jasmine. Big and unctuous with clean, stoney acid to finish.
Lovely honeydew melon and fragrant jasmine. Big and unctuous with clean, stoney acid to finish.
Feb 26th, 2017