The compelling 2003 St.-Joseph Le Paradis St.-Pierre exhibits an inky/black/purple color followed by a glorious nose of candied licorice, creme de cassis, blackberries, flowers, and powdered mineral-like scents. Powerful, rich, full-bodied, and unctuous with good structure and definition, it requires 2-3 years of cellaring, and should drink well for 15+ years.
A Patrick Lesec Selection, various American importers, including Stacole Fine Wines, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (561) 398-0029, Classic Wines, Boston, MA; tel. (617) 469-5799, Fine Vines LLC, Maywood, IL; tel. (708) 343-5901, and Associated Wine Distributors, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-8048