Château Val Joanis

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Château Val Joanis 2007 Reserve les Griottes Syrah (Luberon)

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Fairly pronounced nose of spicy, bramble fruit, leather, coffee, mocha and fine herbs. Extracted, full-bodied, tannic with complex flavors of baked forest fruits, sweet spice, clove and savory gamy notes. Harmonious, long and spicy. One panel member disliked a noted barnyard aroma. — W.E. (10/15/2010)

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Château Val Joanis 1999 Cuvee Reserve Les Griottes Red (Côtes du Luberon)

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Deep and pretty, with pronounced bacon, violet, earth and black-fruit aromas. The palate is stylish and refined, a clear cut above the average Rhône red. In terms of flavor, there’s ample cherry, plum and chocolate. The finish eases off some, as it turns easy and slightly one-dimensional. But with such a great bouquet, tannic structure and richness, the complaints… — M.S. (9/1/2003)

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Château Val Joanis 2008 Tradition Syrah (Luberon)

A very drinkable Syrah that showcases the variety’s peppery, herbal, red-fruited side. It’s light to medium in body, with silky tannins and a crisp, mouthwatering finish. — J.C. (12/15/2011)

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Château Val Joanis 2001 Vigne du Chanoine Trouillet Red (Côtes du Luberon)

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Scents of buttered popcorn lead the way, followed by waves of oak-derived flavors: cedar, vanilla and chocolate, backed up by some black cherry notes. The mouthfeel is supple and creamy, the finish moderately tannic. Drink this lavishly oaked wine from 2007-2015, once the wood has integrated a little better with its fruit substrate. — J.C. (2/1/2005)

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Château Val Joanis 1998 Estate Bottled Red (Côtes du Luberon)

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With its bold, jammy blackberries and a hint of black pepper on the nose, this wine is all about delivering a flavor punch. Straightforward berry fruit is tinged with licorice in a bulky but satisfying package. — J.C. (3/1/2001)

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Château Val Joanis 2008 Tradition Roussanne (Luberon)

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This reliable Luberon producer has quietly turned out another good value. An understated, medium-bodied white from the Luberon, this Roussanne offers modest pear elements intertwined with attractive musky-spicy notes. Drink it over the next year or so. — J.C. (4/1/2010)

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Château Val Joanis 2010 Tradition Roussanne (Luberon)

This is 100% Roussanne, from one of the highest vineyards in the Luberon. It’s fruity and direct, a well-made medium-bodied white, boasting a panopoly of fruit flavors ranging from pear to pineapple, and hints of melon as well. Drink it over the next several months. — J.C. (12/15/2011)

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Château Val Joanis 2002 Blanc White (Côtes du Luberon)

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A fruit-salad white, with aromas and flavors that run the gamut from Asian pear to ripe apples and Hawaiian pineapple. Plump and medium-weight, picks up hints of honey and citrus on the lingering finish. — J.C. (3/1/2004)

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