Medium ruby color.
Aromas of blackberry compote, raspberry.
Dry. Flavors of raspberry jam on buttered toast, tart blackberry, violets, clove. Good depth of flavor.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 2 years ago
Apple, lemon, cedar, toasted almond, honey, oak and hints of stone fruit. Great acidity and balance. — 4 years ago
Had at the Judgement of Paris wine tasting/dinner. Still holding up after 40 years! — 21 days ago
Out of half; a real pleasure to have in a nice Summer’s day in Reims! — 3 years ago
Nice with BBQ brisket. — 4 years ago
This 2023 is an affordable “ Brother” of the northern Rhône. All about light bodied freshness and nuance, hints at it s big brothers in Crozes Hermitage. Will be a delightful picnic wine as the warmer weather arrives. Under $20 a bottle. — 3 months ago
Great stuff. Mixes mineral pedigree of iron and blood with a lifted, red, fresh profile. Both contemplative and drinkable — 10 months ago
American geography ignoramus that I am, little did I know that the Northernmost tip of the Rhone- Cote Rotie- is the kissing cousin of Beaujolais. St. Amour is more midpoint, but has that great granite terroir which makes this long standing Cru Bojo (& under 20$) a perennial fave. It’s that mineral tautness I love. — 4 years ago
Peter Sultan
The good: drinking great now, really open knit & accessible, almost pop and pour, and great fruit with just enough of a hint of bacon fat on the finish. Depth too. What I question is its anonymity as a Northern Syrah, & I’m not sure that’s even a criticism. Certainly not old school Syrah, and the delicious factor overrides everything debatable. — 5 days ago