Domaine Jean-Claude Marsanne, Saint-Joseph, Northern Rhône, France, 2023

$59.00

Domaine Jean-Claude Marsanne is a family estate in Mauves, one of the historic villages of Saint-Joseph, where the family has grown grapes for generations. Their Saint-Joseph Rouge is made entirely from Syrah grown on granite soils, including parcels of old vines planted as far back as the 1940s and 1950s. The 2023 was harvested by hand, destemmed and fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel, then aged for 12 to 15 months in demi-muids and smaller oak barrels. Ripe blackberry and cassis are joined by violet, black pepper and subtle savory notes. The palate is generous and silky, with fine tannins and a mineral character that carries through the long finish. Varietal: Syrah Appellation: Saint-Joseph, Northern Rhône, France Farming: Lutte Raisonnée, hand-harvested Style: Red. Generous, savory and silky

Domaine Jean-Claude Marsanne is a family estate in Mauves, one of the historic villages of Saint-Joseph, where the family has grown grapes for generations. Their Saint-Joseph Rouge is made entirely from Syrah grown on granite soils, including parcels of old vines planted as far back as the 1940s and 1950s. The 2023 was harvested by hand, destemmed and fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel, then aged for 12 to 15 months in demi-muids and smaller oak barrels. Ripe blackberry and cassis are joined by violet, black pepper and subtle savory notes. The palate is generous and silky, with fine tannins and a mineral character that carries through the long finish. Varietal: Syrah Appellation: Saint-Joseph, Northern Rhône, France Farming: Lutte Raisonnée, hand-harvested Style: Red. Generous, savory and silky