2016 | Pierre Gonon | Saint Joseph

Very spicy, complex and alluring aromas of ripe, red cherries, red plums and pomegranate with a wealth of woody spices and a fragrant, peppery edge. The palate is smooth and layered. There’s an assertive, tangy, athletic feel here. Dark minerals, sweet fruit and chocolate. Very long and even. Great depth.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: Looking even better than it did from barrel, the 2016 Saint Joseph was singing last summer when I tasted it at the domaine. Truffle-like earthy florals accent peppery herbs, blending seamlessly with olives and raspberries on the nose. The palate is medium to full-bodied, rich and velvety, voluptuous even, yet balanced and vibrant, with a long, mouthwatering finish.

Producer Information

Pierre Gonon is a benchmark estate in the Saint-Joseph appellation of the northern Rhône. It is known particularly for its gutsy, spicy red wine from the Syrah grape. Pierre Gonon established his eponymous estate in 1988 and today, it remains family owned and operated. The 10 hectares (25 acres) of vineyards are situated on the best granite hillside sites at Tournon, Mauves and Saint Jean de Muzols. These vineyards have been certified organic since 2004. In the winery, Syrah grapes are partially de-stemmed, and then vinified with natural yeasts in large open vats. A twice daily pump-overs or punch-downs regime is employed to ensure a slow and control extraction of tannins. The wines are aged for 14 to 16 months in 600 liter barrels, with no new oak at all. Pierre Gonon's key wine, in terms of production, is its Saint-Joseph red, but it also makes small amounts of an IGP Ardèche Syrah that spends ten months in large barrels. The Saint-Joseph Blanc Les Oliviers is sourced from a 2ha (5 acre) plot. It is a blend of Marsanne and Roussanne, fermented in large casks, then aged in barriques and larger barrels for 11 months, with regular lees stirring. Similar methods are used for a tiny quantity of Chasselas released under the Vin de France classification.

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