Cave Sébastien Blachon
Alban Saint-Joseph Syrah
St. Joseph, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
About as elegant a style of Syrah as you can get. Complex nose has crumbly granite, Szechuan peppercorn, fire-charred beef, boysenberry fruit. Soft and mouthfilling flavors, with a beautiful balance between mineral, savory, and dark but not sweet fruit. Very soft texture and perfectly pitched acids. Terrific.
About as elegant a style of Syrah as you can get. Complex nose has crumbly granite, Szechuan peppercorn, fire-charred beef, boysenberry fruit. Soft and mouthfilling flavors, with a beautiful balance between mineral, savory, and dark but not sweet fruit. Very soft texture and perfectly pitched acids. Terrific.
Jan 8th, 2021
Saint Jo Syrah - a couple of hours to open, yet when it does, a lot to think about.
Pondering the wine with PAN..
A touch gritty at first, barnyard and Brett. Luckily after some time the Brett blows off, and the fruit and stone come through, lighter side of heavy bodied, with a touch of lush strawberry taffy, then back into the earth, with gravel and popsicle stick, peppery acids.
Saint Jo Syrah - a couple of hours to open, yet when it does, a lot to think about.
Pondering the wine with PAN..
A touch gritty at first, barnyard and Brett. Luckily after some time the Brett blows off, and the fruit and stone come through, lighter side of heavy bodied, with a touch of lush strawberry taffy, then back into the earth, with gravel and popsicle stick, peppery acids.
Rajeev had this 3 years ago
Rajeev had this 3 years ago
1 person found it helpfulJan 17th, 2022
Very nice! Fruity yet restrained. Long dry finish. Feels lighter than it is at 13% ABV. #garagiste
Very nice! Fruity yet restrained. Long dry finish. Feels lighter than it is at 13% ABV. #garagiste
Jan 18th, 2019