2019 St. Joseph Le Blanchard
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Deep, bright-rimmed ruby. Assertive blackberry, licorice, smoky bacon and potpourri scents are complemented by a vibrant mineral overtone. Seamless and energetic in the mouth, offering concentrated dark fruit, olive and floral pastille flavors and building spiciness. Finishes with resonating mineral and floral character, discreet tannins and strong tenacity.
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From what Gérard calls the coldest climat in the appellation, his 2019 Saint Joseph Le Blanchard—from less than a hectare of vines planted on a northeast-facing slope of red granite above Chavanay—offers copious amounts of black cherries and raspberries on the nose. Aged a year in 25% new barriques, it's medium to full-bodied yet almost delicate in feel and not oaky at all, with silky tannins and decent length on the finish.