The super-impressive 2009 St.-Joseph Ste.-Epine possesses a dense purple color in addition to copious aromas of sweet strawberry, black cherry and raspberry fruit, forest floor, licorice, truffles and a liqueur of granite/crushed rock-like character. This full-bodied, intense, light to moderately tannic 2009 will benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring, and it should keep for 10-15 years.
From their holdings in three major appellations, St.-Joseph, Cornas and Crozes-Hermitage, Michelas St.-Jemms produces an impressive array of wines. Moreover, prices are extremely reasonable.
Importer: Grape News Importing, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 665-1155