2016 Rousset Saint Joseph

From a wee .5 hectare parcel neighboring the Gonon’s in Saint Joseph’s steep terraced Mont Chaud sector in Tournon.

“Lurid ruby. High-pitched red and dark berry, spicecake and floral pastille scents are complicated by olive and smoky Indian spice accents. Juicy, polished and focused on the palate, offering appealingly sweet black raspberry and boysenberry flavors that pick up a mineral nuance with air. Closes supple and long, displaying resonating spiciness and just a hint of fine-grained tannins.” 91 Josh Raynolds