2019 Pierre Gonon Saint-Joseph [JD96][D95][V95]WA94+]

Producer: Domaine Pierre Gonon 
Region: Saint-Joseph, Rhône, France 
Varietal: Syrah 
Year: 2019 

Jeb Dunnuck, 96 Points 

"Moving to the flagship, the 2019 Saint Joseph got a big “wow” in my notes, and this is the finest wine I’ve tasted from these hard-working brothers. Awesome red and black fruits, ground pepper, and hints of game and meatiness all emerge from the glass, and it’s medium to full-bodied on the palate, with perfect balance, silky tannins, and one heck of a finish. This brilliant Saint Joseph is one of the top wines in the appellation and can be enjoyed any time over the coming 15 years." 

Decanter, 95 Points 

"Deeply aromatic with violets and Kalamata olives, it's wildly resinous with a touch of black cherry. Medium- to full-bodied, it's more concentrated and fresher than most Saint-Josephs this year. It has the classic depth and texture of Gonon's Saint-Joseph, thick and alive, like a jungle. Very long finish with a floral lift. A big vintage here - increasingly the norm. Better freshness and lower alcohol heat than most in 2019." 

Vinous, 95 Points 

"Saturated ruby. A hugely perfumed bouquet evokes spice- and smoke-accented black and blue fruits, pungent flowers, potpourri and olive paste, along with a licorice nuance that emerges as the wine stretches out. Offers deeply concentrated blueberry, cherry liqueur, candied violet and fruitcake flavors that smoothly balance depth and energy thanks to a core of smoky minerality. Finishes smoky, broad and extremely long, with mounting tannins and resonating florality." 

Wine Advocate, 94+ Points 

"Gonon's 2019 Saint Joseph retains the typical floral signature on the nose, but it is more dark-fruited than usual, with notes of black cherries, blackberries and even black olives. It's medium to full-bodied, the first vintage recorded over 14% alcohol, according to Jean Gonon (14.2%). Concentrated, rich and velvety in feel, it boasts a long, gently chewy finish and should age well." 

Alcohol: 14% 

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