2014 St Joseph Les Serines
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Opaque ruby. Heady cherry and blueberry scents are complemented by smoky mineral, olive, vanilla and spice nuances. Sweet black currant and cherry-vanilla flavors show a suave blend of power and finesse, while a peppery flourish adds spicy cut. Shows impressive energy and focus on the gently tannic finish, which leaves behind notes of candied flowers and mocha.
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Josh Raynolds
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Notes of black raspberries, toasted spice, candied violets and hints of flowers all emerge from Yves 2014 Saint Joseph les Serines (18 months in 40% new oak), which has medium-bodied richness and depth, beautifully pure fruit and present, ripe tannin. This is a classy, elegant St Joseph that will have a decade of longevity.
(aged for 20 months in 60% new oak): Bright violet. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe blueberry, cherry cola and licorice, while a smoky mineral accent builds in the glass. Sweet and seamless on the palate, offering intense dark fruit liqueur and floral pastille flavors brightened by juicy acidity and a spicy nuance. Clings with superb tenacity on the subtly tannic finish, leaving behind sweet black and blue fruit notes.