St Joseph Rouge Pierre Gonon 2023
St Joseph Rouge Pierre Gonon 2023 is a dry, full-bodied red from Syrah (Northern Rhône, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with lamb, beef stew, steak, venison.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cote Rotie Les Jumelles Jaboulet 1997 Paul Jaboulet Aîné · Rhône | £109.00 | |||
| John Duval Eligo 2015 John Duval Wines · South Australia | £109.00 | |||
| Kaesler Old Bastard Shiraz 2021 Kaesler · South Australia | £106.20 | |||
| Cote Rotie Cote Brune Barge 2010 | £114.00 |
St Joseph Rouge Pierre Gonon 2023 is a Syrah from the Northern Rhône region of France. Widely regarded as the standard-bearer for Saint-Joseph, the Gonon brothers use 80% whole clusters during fermentation to create a wine of remarkable elegance and aromatic complexity. The 2023 release is a classic example of their work, offering a linear and precise palate with notes of violets, black cherry and pepper. The vineyards sit on poor, well-draining granite soils, which provide a clear sense of mineral drive and structural refinement, marking this as a benchmark for the appellation.