La Roche Paradis Saint Joseph rouge La Madone 1.5L 2022 domaine-de-cristol One difference here is that

One difference here is that the wine was fermented and aged exclusively in tank

A hint of fennel spice adds complexity

ripe-fruit bouquet

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

Mandarin bursts through in the mouth with grapefruit pith lolling along the palate intertwined with the steely minerality that leaves the mouth fresh

La Roche Paradis Saint Joseph rouge La Madone 1.5L 2022 domaine-de-cristol One difference here is thatLa 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