Gonon, Saint-Joseph other_regions these represent the pinnacle of

these represent the pinnacle of Cote Rotie—albeit in very different styles

the use of French oak has become more measured and the Barolos are now among the elite wines of the region in virtually every vintage

but this is a super-impressive wine in every way

Raspberries and cherries of incredible purity add hints of chocolate on the long finish but never seem heavy or warm

Gonon, Saint-Joseph other_regions these represent the pinnacle ofI continue to love the 2013 St Joseph and it's a classic, elegant beauty that offers lots of minerality, purple fruits, olive, pepper and liquid violets characteristics. Possessing medium bodied richness, ultra fine tannin and a lively, already hard to resist style, drink it anytime over the coming decade.