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2016 Saint-Joseph “Les Grisières”

André Perret
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In addition to making benchmark Condrieu, André Perret is also a master of Saint-Joseph, the underestimated appellation of the northern Rhône, and provides Syrahs that showcase the finesse and perfume that Chavanay is known for, along with a power and concentration more reminiscent of the southern stretches of Saint-Joseph near Mauves, or, even closer, the wines of neighboring Côte-Rôtie. André’s “Grisières” bottling could stand in quite handily for that noble appellation. Yearning for northern Rhône magic? Here you go. Pull a cork or more and see what I mean.

Dixon Brooke


Technical Information
Wine Type: red
Vintage: 2016
Bottle Size: 750mL
Blend: Syrah
Appellation: Saint-Joseph
Country: France
Region: Northern Rhône
Producer: André Perret
Vineyard: 1 ha, 40 years average
Soil: Granite, sand
Farming: Lutte Raisonnée
Alcohol: 13.5%

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