Saint-Joseph 'Le Paradis Saint-Pierre'

Score

96

"The 2022 Saint Joseph Paradis Saint Pierre is a big, meaty, almost bloody Saint Joseph that's from a single lieu-dit and was brought up 15 months in barrels. Wild red and black fruits, ground pepper, game, and bouquet garni notes define the aromatics, and it's full-bodied on the palate, with a powerful, concentrated mouthfeel. It benefits from air and will ideally be given 3-4 years in the cellar. It should cruise over the following decade or more. Drink 2028-2040."

Score

94+

"One of the highlights of Coursodon's range, the 2022 Saint-Joseph Le Paradis Saint-Pierre is terrific, wafting from the glass with aromas of dark cherries, sweet berries, flowers, lilac and spices mingled with barely noticeable new oak. Medium to full-bodied, sappy and enveloping, it's racy and penetrating with a fleshy core of fruit and velvety tannins, culminating with a mineral finish. It will offer a broad drinking window."

Score

93

"A lively, textural and well-composed Saint-Joseph with aromas of dark cherries, plums, violets and wild herbs. Medium-bodied with finely grained tannins. Ample and energetic, with a velvety texture nicely coated by refined tannins. Elegant and vivid, with a poised and dense finish. Drink or hold."

Score

93

"The deep purple-hued 2022 Saint-Joseph Le Paradis Saint-Pierre introduces itself with a marked leafy streak paired with alluring raspberry jam, graphite, crushed violets and a touch of cedar. Medium- to full-bodied, structured and layered, the ambitious 2022 achieves ample energy and checks out with drive on the savory finale. That said, it needs at least two more years in a cool cellar to fully come together."