The 2023 falls perfectly in line with the house style: there is not a single sharp edge, only tender, succulent, ripe peachy fruit, plus a touch of honeysuckle to round things out.

The kind of Saint-Jo to dig into right away: smoky, layered, lush, and laced with violet, bay leaf, and black olive.

A testament to Lionel’s house style, Les Ribaudes is vibrant and juicy with a hint of peppery spice, and earthy minerality imprinted by its granite terroir. Old-school Saint-Joseph at its finest.

The pinnacle of traditional Côte-Rôtie being produced today.

Elegant blue and black fruit abound, but here it mingles with a hint of sanguinity and some dusty tannin.

Majestically dark and brooding Cornas, layered with aromas of herbs and mint. Extremely limited availability

The pinnacle of traditional Côte-Rôtie being produced today.

Majestically dark and brooding Cornas, layered with aromas of herbs and mint. Extremely limited availability

If you want to experience classic flavors of northern Rhône Syrah, here is a textbook example evoking velvety blackberry fruit, cracked pepper, and crushed schist stone.

Dark and earthy with an inky grip, it offers the region’s renowned refinement with a more approachable price tag.