Chapoutier, Saint-Joseph Clos Vintage:2011 imparting beautiful tones of black

imparting beautiful tones of black fruit

long and resonant

This is even spicier with a really lovely panoply of various spice elements that include sandalwood

There is even better intensity and detail to the equally concentrated flavors that aren’t necessarily finer

(Originally published in May 2021)

Chapoutier, Saint-Joseph Clos Vintage:2011 imparting beautiful tones of blackOpaque 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