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M. Chapoutier Deschants Saint Joseph Rougetext
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M. Chapoutier Deschants Saint Joseph Rouge 2009

Saint Joseph, Northern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceBig black pepper, sausage meat, licorice, garrigue, black cherry, tobacco and mineral aromas. Round, full, elegant palate with smooth tannins and fresh acidity. Meaty, smoky, peppery, licorice, black cherry, savoury, garrigue, and menthol flavours. Very true to region and variety with some elegance. Drink now - 5 years.Tasted: 28 December 2011Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$44.00750mlspeculative listing - Pacific Wine and Spirits
AB$40.00750mlfine wine stores
Producer: M. ChapoutierDistributors: Dandurand
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahUPC: 003391182040938