François Villard

Poivre et Sol St. Joseph Syrah

9.185 ratings
9.118 pro ratings
St. Joseph, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Dark ruby color, with purple edges, with aromas of red fruits and herb pepper spice. On the palate flavors of blueberry and plum with pepper, licorice and herb spice. Firm tannins, medium finish ending with fruit and and mineral spice.

Dark ruby color, with purple edges, with aromas of red fruits and herb pepper spice. On the palate flavors of blueberry and plum with pepper, licorice and herb spice. Firm tannins, medium finish ending with fruit and and mineral spice.

Aug 19th, 2023
Dan R
9.2

Decanted for 5 hours, gorgeous wine. Polished mouthfeel, quite elegant, blue fruited, with a peppery streak and a meaty, funky finish. Needs time to come together, but a beauty nonetheless.

Decanted for 5 hours, gorgeous wine. Polished mouthfeel, quite elegant, blue fruited, with a peppery streak and a meaty, funky finish. Needs time to come together, but a beauty nonetheless.

Mar 11th, 2021
Shengli Hu

Black fruits and spices: smoky, meaty, fruity, mushroom, violet. Tart on the palate. Medium acidity, tannin and alcohol. Medium body and complexity.

Black fruits and spices: smoky, meaty, fruity, mushroom, violet. Tart on the palate. Medium acidity, tannin and alcohol. Medium body and complexity.

Dec 20th, 2017
Lee Pitofsky

Notes of smoked bacon, ginger, exotic spices

Notes of smoked bacon, ginger, exotic spices

Sep 9th, 2017
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

8.5

Med, med, cherry coke and a bit plain on the nose, good acidity and tannin. Med body, med finish. Clean but unimpressive. Nice. #saintjoseph #syrah

Med, med, cherry coke and a bit plain on the nose, good acidity and tannin. Med body, med finish. Clean but unimpressive. Nice. #saintjoseph #syrah

Sep 10th, 2016
Ivonne Nill

A full on cracked pepper assault, fresh blackberries and blueberries and oozing with charm, great effort for a 2013!

A full on cracked pepper assault, fresh blackberries and blueberries and oozing with charm, great effort for a 2013!

May 29th, 2016
Chris Lucchese

2012 Vintage. So delicious. This is a great representation of N Rhone Syrah. 16-18 months neutral oak makes if smooth and ready to drink or age. Has some nice pepper and earthy notes.

2012 Vintage. So delicious. This is a great representation of N Rhone Syrah. 16-18 months neutral oak makes if smooth and ready to drink or age. Has some nice pepper and earthy notes.

Jun 6th, 2015
Kim Colonna

Owner/Sommelier/Importer Petits Creux & Grands Crus

9.5

Might be a bit young but who cares it's so gooooood !!!

Might be a bit young but who cares it's so gooooood !!!

May 9th, 2015
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

This is some damn impressive Saint Joseph. It has all of the expected blackberry and smokey goodness atop resonating notes of mushroom grit and blackboard eraser. A true standout in this appellation.

This is some damn impressive Saint Joseph. It has all of the expected blackberry and smokey goodness atop resonating notes of mushroom grit and blackboard eraser. A true standout in this appellation.

Mar 28th, 2015
Sarah Boyle Robert

Definitely a syrah. I think I should have waited a little longer to open it.

Definitely a syrah. I think I should have waited a little longer to open it.

Mar 14th, 2015