Wines from Saint-Joseph
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M. Chapoutier 2000 Les Granites Syrah (Saint-Joseph)
- $97
One reviewer calls it subtle and another calls it big-boned, and really, Les Granites is a bit of both. Its dusty, chalky tannins make for a glorious mouthfeel; underneath, there’s a host of juicy berry flavors that grip the midpalate and linger long on the finish. Closes with ripe tannins, and some espresso and black pepper.
— W.E.
(9/1/2003)
E. Guigal 1999 Lieu-dit Saint-Joseph Syrah (Saint-Joseph)
- $28
Apart from the fact that this wine comes from a small parcel that is itself called Saint-Joseph, the other curiosity of this wine is its label, which is designed like a banknote, by the man who used to design French francs (now, of course, out of a job). The wine inside the bottle is powerful and concentrated, flavored heavily with new wood, vanilla and spicy…
— R.V.
(6/1/2002)
E. Guigal 2007 Lieu-dit Saint-Joseph Syrah (Saint-Joseph)
- $108
Crafted from the vines of the old Jean-Louis Grippat estate, this is a wonderfully complex yet elegant rendition of Saint-Joseph. Smoky notes of cured meat and cracked pepper entwine perfumed, plummy fruit in this full-bodied, creamy-textured wine that should drink well for at least the next 10 years.
— J.C.
(10/1/2011)
Yves Cuilleron 2002 L’Amarybelle Syrah (Saint-Joseph)
- $38
The exuberance of this wine, full of ripe black fruits with great acidity, smoky wood and pure flavors, pushes Cuilleron’s wines up to a new level. This is a solid, tannic wine which at the same time has vibrancy and great fruit.
— R.V.
(2/1/2005)
M. Chapoutier 2000 Les Granits Syrah (Saint-Joseph)
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- $95
Seemingly at its peak of maturity, although it should stay there for several years, this is a masterful Saint-Joseph, showing great complexity (flowers, pepper, smoke, cherries), ripe fruit and satin-textured tannins. Drink now-2012.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
Delas Frères 2004 Sainte-Epine Syrah (Saint-Joseph)
- Editors' Choice
- $64
Bursts with bold pepper and raspberry aromas and flavors, but they’re elegant as much as they’re potent. Powerful fruit, supple tannins and a long, structured finish make this one of the top Saint-Josephs. Drink now–2015.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
Domaine Courbis 2004 Syrah (Saint-Joseph)
- $25
Especially floral—something this reviewer is a sucker for—with hints of rose petals gracing ground pepper and blackberries. Tastes almost floral as well, as it seems to float ephemerally on the palate yet shows some creamy weight at the same time. Drink now–2012.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
M. Chapoutier 1999 Deschants Syrah (Saint-Joseph)
- $34
Get past the animal, rustic aromas of this wine, and it shows very fine paces. It is bursting with Syrah perfumes and ripe fruit. Solid, powerful, concentrated, with spice and fine tannins, it will develop over the next five years.
— R.V.
(6/1/2002)
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