Chapoutier, Saint-Joseph Clos other_regions wood and sauvage hints

wood and sauvage hints

This is one of the icon wines of the appellation

pure and relatively dense medium-bodied flavors coat the palate with sap while displaying very good depth and persistence on the everso-slightly warm finish

It certainly has a far darker and warmer feel in 2011 than

Chapoutier, Saint-Joseph Clos other_regions wood and sauvage hintsOpaque 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