La Roche Paradis Saint Joseph rouge La Madone 1.5L 2022 domaine-de-cristol 30% Rondinella and 5% Merlot

30% Rondinella and 5% Merlot and a portion of the vines’ canes are cut prior to harvest to boost concentration

ripe-fruit bouquet

earthy mineral notes and perfumed

Chateau Leoville Poyferre can be enjoyed on the young side with a several hours of decanting

La Roche Paradis Saint Joseph rouge La Madone 1.5L 2022 domaine-de-cristol 30% Rondinella and 5% MerlotLa Madonne is a small but spectacularly steep granite vineyard right beside the medieval village of Malleval. Facing due south from vines planted mid 1950s which yield an impressively concentrated yet mineral and very detailed Syrah. The 2022 wine was fermented with about 70% whole bunches and then matured for 12 months in older barriques. More fragrant yet also richer and denser than the Bergerie this wine has incredibly fine tannins with impressive