The 1991 St.-Joseph from Pascal Perrier's Domaine Gachon (reviewed earlier) and this 1992 St.-Joseph from Domaine du Monteillet are two of the richest, most compelling examples I have tasted from this appellation. Made from yields of 35 hectoliters per hectare, and bottled unfiltered for the American importer, Monteillet's St.-Joseph exhibits a dense, saturated, black/purple color, and a huge nose of black-cherries, herbs, and underbrush. Fabulously concentrated, with amazing richness, ripeness, and length, this full-bodied wine is an exquisite bargain. It should drink well for 15 or more years.
Importer: Weygandt-Metzler Importing, Unionville, PA; Tel. (215) 932-2745