Saint Joseph - Poivre et Sol - Francois Villard - 2018 - Northern Rhone

A blend from several steep parcels planted in decomposed granite and quartz soil. Smokey & spicey dark berries and liquorice on the lively nose. Subtly sweet blackberry and cherry flavours showing energy with a floral and gently tannic finish. Made with 80% whole cluster and aged for 15 months in two to four-year-old barrels. Pair with hard cheeses, Game & Red meat