Andre Perret, Saint-Joseph Les Grisieres Vintage:2015 round and gorgeous

round and gorgeous

A deft application of oak easily allows the earthy aromas of plum

lush and offers length and character

A mentholated top note can be found on the earthy and overtly spicy aromas of poached plum and violet

the 2014 Saarburger Rausch Riesling Spätlese displays a puristic smoky slate aroma that needs some minutes to develop more fruity charm

Andre Perret, Saint-Joseph Les Grisieres Vintage:2015 round and gorgeousWe finished that tasting with the 2010 Saint Joseph Les Grisieres. Superb all around, it shows what this producer can do in a great vintage. Deep, rich and layered, with thrilling notes of black cherry, flowers, pepper and smoked meat, it flows onto the palate with medium to full bodied richness, an energetic, lively texture and enough fine tannin to keep it drinking nicely for another decade. I had a fabulous visit with proprietor Andre Perret at his