Best from 2013 through 2024

powerful and muscular flavors are imposingly-scaled while the abundance of dry extract makes for a velvety mouth feel

the parcel is situated directly below Perrières and abutting Combettes)

which comes from a number of vineyards (and is a screaming value)

restrained scents include hints of pencil shavings

Chapoutier, Saint-Joseph Clos Size:6x750ml Best from 2013 through 2024Opaque ruby. Dark berries, violet oil, anise and smoky minerals on the deeply scented now. On the palate, intense blueberry and blackberry flavors become spicier with air and show very good clarity. Opens up nicely on the spicy, expansive finish, which is firmed by youthfully chewy but harmonious tannins. Josh Raynolds