Domaine François Merlin - Saint-Joseph 2020
Rhône
Red
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The vines, located at the northernmost tip of the Saint-Joseph appellation, are planted with Syrah on sandy soils at an altitude of 300 meters. This Saint-Joseph is a charming wine with an intense ruby color. The nose immediately reveals black cherry, raspberry and violet aromas, with a hint of spice on the finish. The mouthfeel is supple and greedy, with a strong fruitiness.
Features
Estate
Domaine François Merlin
Vintage
2020
Designation
Saint-Joseph
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
100% Syrah
Terroirs
Parcels located on the northernmost tip of the Saint-Joseph appellation on sandy soils at an altitude of 300 meters.
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 ruby red
Nose
Expressive black cherry, raspberry, violet and spice notes
Mouth
Supple and greedy with a strong fruity taste
Serve
AT 15-17°C
Open
1h before serving, or decant if necessary for young vintages (less than 3 years old).
Drink before
2031
Guard
3 to 10 years
Food and wine pairing
A festive wine, perfect for enhancing home-cooked dishes. Try it with chocolate.
François Merlin Estate
Saint-Joseph
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
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 Enthusiast
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
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