Pierre Gonon

Saint-Joseph Vielles Vignes Syrah

9.4140 ratings
9.669 pro ratings
St. Joseph, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Lee Pitofsky

Deep, powerful and intense with exceptional detail and layered complexity. Rich dark fruit, campfire smoke, black olive and violets come at you in waves. There is incredible depth and purity of fruit on the palate that’s backed by lively energy and lift. It’s still quite primary in its evolution with some powdery tannins and oak presenting themselves but it’s such a joy to drink and it’s so giving at this stage. The VV lives up to the hype.

Deep, powerful and intense with exceptional detail and layered complexity. Rich dark fruit, campfire smoke, black olive and violets come at you in waves. There is incredible depth and purity of fruit on the palate that’s backed by lively energy and lift. It’s still quite primary in its evolution with some powdery tannins and oak presenting themselves but it’s such a joy to drink and it’s so giving at this stage. The VV lives up to the hype.

Sep 5th, 2021
Ryan Mullins

Leave this wine alone for a few years at least

Leave this wine alone for a few years at least

Nov 18th, 2020
Alex Jones

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

9.1

Dark raspberry and licorice on the taste finished by olive and some smoke. Compelling stuff and hard to just sip but a baby that will get better in time.

Dark raspberry and licorice on the taste finished by olive and some smoke. Compelling stuff and hard to just sip but a baby that will get better in time.

Aug 16th, 2019
web bond

Depth, texture, and length are impressive.

Depth, texture, and length are impressive.

Oct 27th, 2017
Thomas Pastuszak

Sommelier/Wine Director The NoMad

10

Old-Vine Winning: Mauve coming right to NYC, super-strong!

Old-Vine Winning: Mauve coming right to NYC, super-strong!

4 people found it helpfulMay 24th, 2014
Chad Zeigler

Head Sommelier RN74 San Francisco

9.6

So good already!

So good already!

2 people found it helpfulJul 27th, 2015
Bryan Garcia

Sales Grand Cru Selections

10

Bryan had this 10 years ago

Bryan had this 10 years ago

2 people found it helpfulJun 6th, 2014
Bryan Garcia

Sales Grand Cru Selections

10

Old vine magic

Old vine magic

2 people found it helpfulJun 6th, 2014
Lily Davis

French Wine Specialist at Ottorink Weinbar

9.8

2006. Still austere but saline licorice perfect with the Yuk Jae Gang (steaming bowl of shredded flank steak in Korean broth)

2006. Still austere but saline licorice perfect with the Yuk Jae Gang (steaming bowl of shredded flank steak in Korean broth)

2 people found it helpfulMay 9th, 2014
Bryan Garcia

Sales Grand Cru Selections

9.9

Bryan had this 11 years ago

Bryan had this 11 years ago

2 people found it helpfulMar 7th, 2014