Wine Reviews

Sourced from vines planted at an altitude of 350 to 380 meters in elevation, the 2023 Saint-Joseph Domaine de la Croix des Vignes reveals an introverted, brooding bouquet of dark berries, spices, licorice and tapenade. Medium- to full-bodied, dense and structured, it’s well-balanced, with good depth at the core, and framed by slightly woody tannins that lead to a spicy, dark finish. It matured with around 15% new oak.

The 2022 Saint-Joseph Domaine de la Croix des Vignes offers aromas of inky berries and bacon mingled with incense, smoke and toasty new oak. Medium to full-bodied, structured and refined, it’s long and tense with a fleshy core of fruit and structured tannins that pave the way for a saline, long finish.

Notes of pencil shavings, red and black cherry, cedar and a touch of earth introduce the 2022 Saint-Joseph La Croix des Vignes. Medium-bodied, round and refined, the 2022 boasts bright freshness and winds down with good length on the savory aftertaste.

Perfumed and enticing with subtle tar and asphalt, along with dark berry and fresh flowers. Medium-bodied with lovely refinement and length. Crisp and bright. A little light at the end. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.

Ruby-plum hued with a touch of lightening at the rim, the 2023 Saint Joseph La Croix Des Vignes was aged 12 months in 20% new French oak barrels. Ripe red and black berries, violets, gravelly earth, and spice define the aromatics, and it’s ripe, round, and supple on the palate. It has a charming, nicely textured mouthfeel, soft tannins, and a good finish that makes it approachable now. Drink 2026-2031.