Yves Cuilleron Saint-Joseph ‘Les Pierres Sèches’ 2017
13% abv, Chavanay, imported by Rosenthal Wine Merchant, New York, NY. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: root day. Winemaking notes: 100% Syrah, grown on granite soils and and 16 months in barrique. Tasting note: the 2017 ‘Pierres Sèches’ is medium garnet in color with a clean nose of medium intensity with aromas of violet, red […]
Pierre le Grand Saint-Joseph Blanc 2018
14.1% abv, Hélène and Jean-Pierre Mucyn, imported by Misa Imports Inc., Dallas, TX. Cork closure: Select Green 100 synthetic. Biodynamic calendar: fruit day. Note: 100% Rousanne Tasting note: Pale gold with a clean nose of hawthorne, orange blossom, fresh almond, ripe pear and melon. On the palate this wine is dry with medium acid, medium […]
Yves Cuilleron Saint-Joseph ‘Les Pierres Sèches’ 2016
12.5% abv, Chavanay, imported by Rosenthal Wine Merchant, New York, NY. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: flower day. Note: Granite soils and 16 months in barrique Tasting note: Medium garnet with a clean nose of medium+ intensity with aromas of ripe black plum, blackberry, fig, cedar, white pepper and bay leaf. On the plate this […]
E. Guigal Saint-Joseph 2016
13.5% abv, Château d’Ampuis, Amouis, imported by Vintus, New York, NY. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: leaf day. I have always thought the négotiant arm of Guigal produces decent wines. The entry level wines such as Côtes du Rhône albeit a bit generic (boring) are nice examples of the regional style and the wines at […]