Hailing from a single vineyard high up on the hill above Saint-Désirat, at the middle point of the Saint-Joseph appellation, this cuvée dials up the fragrance and elegance of Monier-Pérreol’s Saint-Joseph.

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

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

This juicy, blueberry-and-leather-infused Syrah with a long finish is ready to drink tonight.

The roots of these vines run deep, and deep is what you get in the glass, too—a rich mix of black olive, fennel, and raspberry.

The pinnacle of traditional Côte-Rôtie being produced today.

Amid the lush fruit runs a delicate current of minerality that lingers on the tongue, as if the wine cascaded down a granite slope on its way into your glass.

The pinnacle of traditional Côte-Rôtie being produced today.

Made from six vineyards that, when blended, showcase the whole of the Côte Rôtie appellation.

This small parcel has a fruit-forward, approachable style, yet with intense spice and licorice in there as well, perhaps from the deep-rooted old Syrah vines.