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2018 Paul Jaboulet Aine St. Joseph Domaine de la Croix des Vignes

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October 30, 2022 - $31

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RATINGS

94The Wine Advocate

...scents of crushed stone, violets, raspberries and blueberries...medium to full-bodied, aristocratic and almost Hermitage-like in character, being restrained, straight and very long, finishing on hints of licorice and espresso.

93Vinous / IWC

Displays expansive aromas of dark berry and cherry preserves, black pepper and peony, with a smoky nuance that builds as the wine opens up. Fleshy and broad on the palate but surprisingly energetic, offering vibrant black raspberry and cherry flavors and a hint of candied flowers. Finishes seamless and impressively long, with repeating florality and supple tannins that add shape and gentle grip.

93James Suckling

What a beautiful red with tile, spice, grilled meat and blackberries. It’s full-bodied with round, rich tannins and a long, flavorful finish.

93Jeb Dunnuck

...nose of blackberries, mulberries, pepper, sappy green herbs, and chocolate...nicely concentrated, has a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish.

REGION

France, Rhône Valley, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph

The Northern Rhône Valley wine region hugs the Rhône River from Vienne in the north to Valence at its southern tip. The French call the region Côtes du Rhône Septentrionales, and it is divided into eight appellations. Along with its neighbor to the south, the Southern Rhone Valley, it is famous for its big, tannic, intensely concentrated wines. Syrah is the only red grape permitted in AOC wines from this sub-region, though the Syrah can be blended with the white wine grapes Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne, depending on the regulations for each AOC. White wines are made from Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne. Of the eight appellations in the north, the most admired wines tend to come from Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu and Hermitage, though there are certainly exceptional wines to be found in St. Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, St.-Peray, Crozes-Hermitage and Cornas. Along with Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, Rhône wines are among France’s best known and most collected wines. Red wines from these appellations are notable for their signature aromas of bacon and green olives, and for their depth. Robert M. Parker, a great champion of Rhone wines, has written that “the northern Rhône produces three of the greatest wines in the world – the white wines of Condrieu and the red wines of Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage.”

TYPE

Red Wine, Syrah (Shiraz)

This grape is grown in milder climates and produces a medium-to full-bodied wine. It is also known as Shiraz, but should not be confused with Petit Sirah, which was developed by crossing Syrah with Peloursin.