Domaine François Merlin - Saint-Joseph Les Grands Ducs 2019
Rhône
Red
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Drink or Keep
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
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92/100
Wine Spectator
A large-scale red, named after the Grand-Duc owls, discreet hosts of the small parcel. The wine is rich and aristocratic, with magnificent fruit enhanced by well-marked spices and well-mastered oak. The finish will be sublime after two or three years of cellaring.
Features
Estate
Domaine François Merlin
Cuvée
Les Grands Ducs
Vintage
2019
Designation
Saint-Joseph
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
100% Syrah
Terroirs
Shallow dark gneiss and granite, terraced, steep south-facing slope at "Le Magasin" in St Pierre de Boeuf.
Viticulture
Sustainable agriculture
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
70% whole bunches, three-day cold maceration, four-week fermentation and hot maceration
Breeding
18 months in barrels, half muids and pieces (nine to 4 wines)
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense
Nose
Floral and fresh
Mouth
Elegant feel and well-coated tannins on the finish
Serve
AT 15-17°C
Open
1h before or decant if necessary
Drink before
2031
Guard
3 to 10 years
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with woodcock supreme or royal hare.
François Merlin Estate
Saint-Joseph
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 15/20 (Vintage 2017) (Very good wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Sélectionné (An estate or house that has won us over with one or more wines from its production, without us being able to give a general opinion on the style of the entire range)
About the domain :
This small estate owns some very pretty parcels in Condrieu, some of which, like Poncin, are very close to Château Grillet. We were more seduced by the red Saint Josephs than by the Condrieux in 2017.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Wine Spectator
Rated 92/100 (Vintage 2017) (Exceptional wine)
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by Mme MARIE K. Published on 07/09/2024
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