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Domaine Coursodon Saint Joseph L`olivaie 2014 750ml

size
750ml
country
France
region
Rhone Valley
appellation
Saint Joseph
subappellation
Saint Joseph
WA
92
VM
92
Additional vintages
WA
92
Rated 92 by Wine Advocate
A wine I buy by the case, the 2014 St Joseph l'Olivaie comes from 60 plus year-old vines planted in pure granite soils. Seeing a four-week maceration, it aged in slightly more new French oak than the Le Paradis Saint Pierre release, and spends 14 months in 25% new small barrels and demi-muids. It exhibits tons of cassis and jammy blackberry fruit, licorice and crushed flowers to go with a medium-bodied, finesse-driven style on the palate. The purity here is superb and it has ripe, sweet tannin that emerge on the finish. It should drink nicely on release and hold through at least 2024. ... More details
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Domaine Coursodon Saint Joseph L`olivaie 2014 750ml

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Varietal: Syrah

Whilst there remains plenty of debate over which is the 'correct' name for the Shiraz/Syrah grape varietal, nobody is in any doubt about the influence and popularity this grape has had over recent decades. For centuries, this varietal has been used in single variety and blended wines in the regions of France it is most closely associated with, yet the 20th century saw it become one of the definitive grape varietals of New World red wines, where its big, robust character and spicy, berry-rich flavors proved to be a hit with international audiences. Today, Shiraz/Syrah is said to be the seventh most widely planted grape varietal in the world, and is used for a remarkably wide variety of quality red wines – including still, sparkling and fortified varieties.
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Region: Rhone Valley

The Rhone Valley of southern France is a particularly fascinating wine region, with a history that stretches back to at least six hundred BCE, when the ancient Greeks first began cultivating vines there. The region itself is split into two distinct sub-regions, with the northern sub-region being famed for its production of exceptional Syrah, Marsanne, Roussane and Viognier wines, packed full of interesting character and expressing the terroir found there. The southern sub-region is home to an enormous variety of grapes, and produces red, white and rosé wines, and some of the world's most famous and adored blended wines. The continental climate of the region is ideal for growing grapes, and the winds which blow from the Central Massif help temper the heat in the vineyards, leading to very ripe fruits holding plenty of flavor.
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Country: France

It is widely understood and accepted that the finest wines in the world come out of France. Whether you are drinking a vintage bottle from one of the famed Grand Cru wineries of Bordeaux - such as Chateau Margaux or Chateau Lafite-Rothschild - or a more simple and affordable bottle from one of the lesser known appellations in Burgundy, the likelihood is that the wine is packed full of intense and interesting flavors, and has a fine, balanced structure typical of almost all French produce. This reputation for excellence is taken extremely serious by the French, with dozens of regularly updated laws and regulations ensuring the quality and accurate labeling of wines. Such dedication and passion for fine wine, representative of the region in which it is produced, means customers can be assured that when they buy a bottle from France, they are buying something almost certain to please and delight.