M. Chapoutier : Le Clos 2023

Using grapes from the same name lieu-dit, the outstanding 2023 Saint-Joseph Le Clos initially offers pronounced blood orange, forest strawberry, black cherry and leafy tones, accentuated by fleshy scents. Medium to full-bodied, highly energetic and utterly refined, the 2023 is a gorgeous Le Clos, doubling down with fresh verve on the long, expansive final.

With 20% whole clusters, the 2023 Saint-Joseph Le Clos is sourced from the first lieu-dit south of Les Hospices, in the heart of Tournon. It opens with aromas of violet, lilac, dark wild berries and spices. Medium- to full-bodied, dense and deep, it’s layered with a fleshy core of fruit framed by velvety tannins, concluding with a long, ethereal, violet-inflected finish. Combining depth with balance, this is a particularly accomplished Saint-Joseph.