René-Jean Dard & Francois Ribo
St. Joseph Syrah
St. Joseph, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
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
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)
I would give this more time. Consistent with my prior notes
I would give this more time. Consistent with my prior notes
May 17th, 2024I 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, 2023Love this producer who makes a great SJ
Love this producer who makes a great SJ
Dec 21st, 2022Great 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, 2022So much material here just needs more time
So much material here just needs more time
Jul 26th, 2022
floral, red fruits, high acid, natty 👌
floral, red fruits, high acid, natty 👌
May 25th, 2020