St Joseph, L’Instinct

Notes

A lovely, even-keeled mix of lush, ripe dark fruits mixed with a little nerve and sinew. Flowing with ripe fruit notes of cassis and bramble, a touch of violet, with a crisp, tannic edge providing support. A spicy salt and pepper character on the finish adds freshness and complexity. Nourishing, velvety, spicy and with a floral edge, this is one seductive and well-balanced St Joseph. A blend of 10 St Joseph parcels vinified separately. On average 15% of the final blend will have been fermented with whole bunches. A little more for the ripe 2017 vintage. Aged for 14 months in barriques and larger demi-muids barrels with very little new wood.

Notes

Youthful purple. Potent, mineral-accented dark berry aromas show very good clarity and complementary suggestions of cracked pepper, olive and candied flowers. Silky and alluringly sweet, offering concentrated blackberry, cherry and violet pastille flavors that become more lively on the back half. Shows impressive balance and sharp delineation on the vibrant finish, which is firmed by smooth tannins. 15% whole clusters.

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