Saint-Joseph Syrah

I’m really hoping this is in a difficult stage. Much richer than I was anticipating. Lacked the energy to carry everything through the finish which was short. The flavor profile and aromatics were very northern Rhône though.

Meaty and metallic plump dark fruit with black olive notes. (Passion Fish in Monterey)

First, mortal bottle chez Gonon. Slightly spritzy, soda-pop style seemingly indicating instability and diluting focus, precision. Piscine style as slushie could be interesting. Have drunk '13 several times from both 750ml & 375ml and have never experienced a bottle in this condition previously.

My kind of Syrah. Great intensity of flavor. Almost Cornas like.

Was a strange experience upon popping the bottle. Classic gonan hid beneath the surface of wild acid. With a lil decant it integrated and the black olive and stone Rhône emerged. Not a flawed bottle but an expression I haven’t had before. Perfect with chicken Marsala.

Patrick had this 10 years ago

Justin had this 10 years ago