Pierre et Jérôme Coursodon - Saint-Joseph Le Paradis Saint-Pierre blanc 2023
95/100
Jeb Dunnuck
1*Étoile
Hachette
93/100
RVF
93/100
Robert Parker
93/100
James Suckling
"In a word, paradise!"
"The Saint-Joseph Blanc Le Paradis Saint-Pierre 2023, with its deep straw color, offers intense notes of honeysuckle, lemon flesh, vanilla, Williams pear, and wet stone in its complex aromatic profile. Full-bodied, juicy, and concentrated, the radiant 2023 is a splendid follow-up to the equally seductive 2022. (Vinous 2024)
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Eye
Golden yellow color with brilliant highlights
Nose
Dominant notes of white flowers and overripeness (honey, etc.), followed by almonds over time.
Mouth
Round and rich, complemented by a sensation of freshness thanks to the minerality of the parent rock. With a little time, aromas of toasted almonds and hazelnuts emerge.
Serve
At 12-14°C
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with chicken in a cream and morel sauce, or grilled John Dory...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Jérôme Coursodon is at the helm of one of Mauves' renowned estates. The Saint-Joseph wines from this part of the appellation (Mauves-Tournon) are different from those further north, around Sarras, even though they are all produced on granite soils. The estate's reds are often more accomplished than the whites.
Decanter
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2026) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)
About wine:
Le Paradis, a hillside with poor soil planted with 70-year-old vines, mainly Marsanne (90%), has produced this golden wine with a refined nose of honeyed flowers (lime blossom, acacia) and vanilla, smooth and long, stretched by a spicy freshness with hints of ginger. A nuanced Saint-Joseph with good aging potential, ideal for the table.
About the estate:
Established for four generations in Mauves, the birthplace of the Saint-Joseph appellation, Pierre Coursodon, the father, and Jérôme, the son, who took over in 1999, are at the helm of 17 hectares of vineyards dedicated solely to Saint-Joseph, mainly red. The wines from this estate have long been included in the Guide's selections: with rare consistency, they are regular recipients of stars and Favorites.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2025 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
A blend of 95% Marsanne and 5% Roussanne, the Saint-Joseph Le Paradis Saint-Pierre Blanc 2023 evokes aromas of almond blossom, ripe orchard fruit, spices, and nuts, followed by a medium-bodied to full-bodied palate that is rich and enveloping, with a sweet, fruity core and delicate acidity, ending with a long, ethereal finish. It is an elegant interpretation of this dry vintage.
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
The Coursodon family has been producing wine since the late 19th century. The estate owns vineyards in the renowned areas of Mauves, Tournon, Saint-Jean-de-Muzol, and Glun. The white wines display a beautiful personality, without excessive oak. The red wine, L'Olivaie, comes from the heart of Sainte-Épine, in the village of Saint-Jean-de-Muzols. However, we found the latest vintages to be very demonstrative, with very pronounced woodiness. The result is wines that are not always very easy to drink. We regretfully have to deduct one star from the estate.
Jancis Robinson
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
About wine:
A balanced, lively, and mineral white wine with aromas of white peaches, sweet lemons, and aromatic herbs. Medium-bodied with moderate acidity. Delicious character of blanched almonds on the mid-palate. Caressing texture and seductive finish. Drink now or keep.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
About wine:
A blend of 90% Marsanne and 10% Roussanne, aged for 12 months in barrels with weekly stirring, the Saint Joseph Paradis Saint Pierre Blanc 2023 offers aromas of melon, orange blossom, mint, and crushed stone. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, with beautiful concentration, it has a bright, clean character that will evolve elegantly. Drink within the next 4 to 6 years.