Maison Nicolas Perrin

Saint-Joseph Syrah

9.16 ratings
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St. Joseph, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Pat Taylor

Got into a northern Rhone last night. Dark purple. Youthful. Decanted for 2 hours to dissipate some of the heat from the alcohol. It opened up much better than the last bottle. It has a nice balance of peppery spice and blueberry/bramble. It also had some mint and a savoury hoisin side to it, although it notably lacked any hint of liquorice. I’m okay with that as that really isn’t my draw. It has a very well defined structure but tannins are not grippy; just pleasantly present. Medium plus acidity, medium alcohol, medium tannin. A perfect accompaniment to our night by the fire. Could easily last and suggest to most palates that they wait another 5-10+. Probably best with food.

Got into a northern Rhone last night. Dark purple. Youthful. Decanted for 2 hours to dissipate some of the heat from the alcohol. It opened up much better than the last bottle. It has a nice balance of peppery spice and blueberry/bramble. It also had some mint and a savoury hoisin side to it, although it notably lacked any hint of liquorice. I’m okay with that as that really isn’t my draw. It has a very well defined structure but tannins are not grippy; just pleasantly present. Medium plus acidity, medium alcohol, medium tannin. A perfect accompaniment to our night by the fire. Could easily last and suggest to most palates that they wait another 5-10+. Probably best with food.

Dec 16th, 2018
Geoffrey Turnbull

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Pretty unremarkable for a st Joseph. Nice but wouldn't go out of my way to find it.

KPMB wine list audition
Pretty unremarkable for a st Joseph. Nice but wouldn't go out of my way to find it.

Nov 17th, 2017
Manon Kolic

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Jun 25th, 2017
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Apr 16th, 2017
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Mar 5th, 2017
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Nov 29th, 2015