A wine of pure and total pleasure

The depth here is nothing short of mind blowing and this is clearly a notch up from the 2000 if not quite as promising as either the ’98 or the ’99

strongly Syrah leathery nose

the parcel is situated directly below Perrières and abutting Combettes)

which comes from a number of vineyards (and is a screaming value)

Chapoutier, Saint-Joseph Clos Size:6x750ml A wine of pure andOpaque ruby. Dark berries, violet oil, anise and smoky minerals on the deeply scented now. On the palate, intense blueberry and blackberry flavors become spicier with air and show very good clarity. Opens up nicely on the spicy, expansive finish, which is firmed by youthfully chewy but harmonious tannins. Josh Raynolds