Red
François de Tournon
Saint-Joseph · France
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Syrah
- Country
- France
- Region
- Saint-Joseph
- Appellation
- Saint-Joseph
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
roast lamb · game meats · aged cheeses · grilled meats
Rated vintages
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201192 pts
This is a dark, plush Saint-Joseph, not an edgy, wiry, herb-scented version. Superripe plum and licorice notes are framed by soft tannins and hints of baking spices, but the wine' essential Syrah nature comes through on the dusty pepper-and-anise finish. Drink now–2020.