The substantial 1999 St.-Joseph 420 Nuits offers a dark ruby/purple color as well as tangy cassis aromas with notes of Provencal herbs (particularly lavender). This medium-bodied, nicely-textured, well built St.-Joseph requires 1-2 years of cellaring; it will keep for a decade.
Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083