St Joseph, 2023

The 2023 St Joseph Rouge is a total charmer, offering fresh red and black berries, juicy acidity and a real drinkable feel, without wanting for clear, crisp Syrah character. A destemmed St Joseph Rouge which represents the crispier, more sapid Syrahs found in the northern part of the St Joseph appellation, around the village of Chavanay, as opposed to the warmer, more baritone heartlands around Hermitage. Aged for around 18 months in 500L French oak, 15% of which is new.