2013 Pierre Gonon St. Joseph 750ml

Reviews: 92 points Wine Advocate, "...a classic, elegant beauty that offers lots of minerality, purple fruits, olive, pepper and liquid violets characteristics. Possessing medium-bodied richness, ultra-fine tannin and a lively, already hard to resist style... (JD)" 94 points Vinous, "Saturated ruby. Mineral- and spice-tinged red and dark fruit aromas are complemented by suggestions of candied licorice and pungent flowers. Distinctly lively and sharply delineated, offering concentrated blackberry, floral pastille and spicecake flavors and a zesty mineral quality. Rich yet energetic, with noteworthy balance and focus. Shows superb energy lift and thrust on the impressively long finish, which is framed by smooth, even tannins. (JR)"