The medium to full-bodied 2001 St.-Joseph Rochecourbe’s dense ruby/purple color is followed by lovely aromas of tomato skins macerated with blackberries offered in a spicy, rich, fruit-driven style. This nicely-textured, perfumed St.-Joseph will provide plenty of pleasure during its first 4-5 years of life. Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083

The dense 2000 St.-Joseph Rochecourbe sees a smattering of American oak. It exhibits good sweetness and roundness, but like most 2000s, there is a certain superficiality about its personality. Drink it over the next 3-4 years. Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083

The dense 2000 St.-Joseph Rochecourbe sees a smattering of American oak. It exhibits good sweetness and roundness, but like most 2000s, there is a certain superficiality about its personality. Drink it over the next 3-4 years. Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083

The serious, tannic, dense, and muscular 1999 St.-Joseph Rochecourbe reveals a dense purple color in addition to abundant power, purity, ripeness, and tannin. An underlying liquid minerality is reminiscent of a lead pencil/graphite character. This seriously extracted 1999 needs time in the bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2014. Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083