René-Jean Dard & Francois Ribo St. Joseph Syrah 2017

Matt

Very aromatic and crystalline, the mix of ripe juicy wild red/black berry fruit mixes well with the wines more savory and mineral elements. I find the tannins quite pliant this vintage, there’s generosity there but enough lift and gentle grip to provide structure. A touch of ethyl acetate in the background but nothing offensive.

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Bright violet. Pungent, mineral- and smoke-accented cherry and dark berry aromas expand slowly with air, picking up subtle olive and violet nuances. Chewy and tightly focused on entry, but opens up quickly to offer appealing sweet cherry and cola flavors. The smoky note recurs on an impressively long, gently tannic finish that leaves a suggestion of candied flowers behind. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, April 2020)

Ron Siegel

I would give this more time. Consistent with my prior notes

Ron Siegel

I love this producer for their SJ with its beautiful aromatics showing black cherry, berry fruit nose of sweet & savory spices, mineral, pepper, olive & violet.

Ron Siegel

Love this producer who makes a great SJ

Ron Siegel

Great producer of SJ showing lots of dark cherry, berry fruit with notes of game, smoke, mineral, olive & violet.

Ron Siegel

So much material here just needs more time

Brendan Baker

floral, red fruits, high acid, natty

Stuart Gregor

Tres bon-