2015 St Joseph
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Opaque ruby. Ripe blackberry and cherry aromas are complemented by suggestions of licorice, smoky bacon and violet. Chewy, sharply focused black and blue fruit flavors show sharp delineation, and smoky mineral and cracked pepper elements provide lift and back-end cut. Dusty tannins add grip to a vibrant, floral-dominated finish that hangs on with strong tenacity.
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Inky ruby. Powerful aromas of blackberry, violet and woodsmoke, plus a hint of cola that emerges with aeration. Sweet, densely packed and full-bodied, offering ripe cassis, blackberry, violet pastille and licorice flavors given lift and spine by juicy acidity. Spreads out and becomes spicier on the impressively long finish, which features chewy tannins and a sexy floral nuance.
Another terrific Northern Rhône from Louis is the 2015 Saint Joseph, which comes all from granite terroirs and was aged in barrel. Plums, cassis, black raspberry and graphite characteristics emerge from this rich, full-bodied, impressively concentrated red that has present, yet sweet tannin. It will benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring and shine for a decade.
Another terrific Northern Rhone from Louis is the 2015 Saint Joseph, which comes all from granite terroirs and was aged in barrel. Plums, cassis, black raspberry and graphite characteristics emerge from this rich, full-bodied, impressively concentrated red that has present, yet sweet tannin. It will benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring and shine for a decade. Dec 2016, www.robertparker.com