René-Jean Dard & Francois Ribo

St. Joseph Syrah

9.212 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
St. Joseph, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Matt

Very aromatic and crystalline, the mix of ripe juicy wild red/black berry fruit mixes well with the wines more savory and mineral elements. I find the tannins quite pliant this vintage, there’s generosity there but enough lift and gentle grip to provide structure. A touch of ethyl acetate in the background but nothing offensive.

Very aromatic and crystalline, the mix of ripe juicy wild red/black berry fruit mixes well with the wines more savory and mineral elements. I find the tannins quite pliant this vintage, there’s generosity there but enough lift and gentle grip to provide structure. A touch of ethyl acetate in the background but nothing offensive.

Sep 24th, 2020
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9.2

Bright violet. Pungent, mineral- and smoke-accented cherry and dark berry aromas expand slowly with air, picking up subtle olive and violet nuances. Chewy and tightly focused on entry, but opens up quickly to offer appealing sweet cherry and cola flavors. The smoky note recurs on an impressively long, gently tannic finish that leaves a suggestion of candied flowers behind. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, April 2020)

Bright violet. Pungent, mineral- and smoke-accented cherry and dark berry aromas expand slowly with air, picking up subtle olive and violet nuances. Chewy and tightly focused on entry, but opens up quickly to offer appealing sweet cherry and cola flavors. The smoky note recurs on an impressively long, gently tannic finish that leaves a suggestion of candied flowers behind. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, April 2020)

May 7th, 2020
Ron Siegel

I love this producer for their SJ with its beautiful aromatics showing black cherry, berry fruit nose of sweet & savory spices, mineral, pepper, olive & violet.

I love this producer for their SJ with its beautiful aromatics showing black cherry, berry fruit nose of sweet & savory spices, mineral, pepper, olive & violet.

Jun 23rd, 2023
Ron Siegel

Love this producer who makes a great SJ

Love this producer who makes a great SJ

Dec 21st, 2022
Ron Siegel

Great producer of SJ showing lots of dark cherry, berry fruit with notes of game, smoke, mineral, olive & violet.

Great producer of SJ showing lots of dark cherry, berry fruit with notes of game, smoke, mineral, olive & violet.

Aug 23rd, 2022
Ron Siegel

So much material here just needs more time

So much material here just needs more time

Jul 26th, 2022
Brendan Baker

floral, red fruits, high acid, natty 👌

floral, red fruits, high acid, natty 👌

May 25th, 2020
Stuart Gregor

Tres bon-

Tres bon-

Jul 10th, 2019
Ron Siegel

Ron had this 2 years ago

Ron had this 2 years ago

Jun 9th, 2022
constantin a velo

constantin a had this 2 years ago

constantin a had this 2 years ago

Feb 15th, 2022