it starts with the intense aromas of rich blackberry
The fine tannin structure gives this wine a savoury finish
In the winery
It is intensely aromatic on the nose with perfumes of citrus fruit
François Villard, Saint Joseph Rouge, Poivre et Sol, St-Michel-sur-Rhône, Northern Rhône, France, 2023 (Case) Bertani it starts with the intenseThe nose is vivid and aromatic, offering an elegant fusion of blackcurrant, wild blackberry, cracked black pepper, and violet, with subtle undertones of olive tapenade, smoked meats, and fresh herbs. The palate is medium bodied and poised, with juicy dark fruit, supple tannins, and a spine of fresh acidity. Notes of black cherry, liquorice, graphite, and a whisper of earthy spice carry through to a long, savoury finish. It lives up to its name Pepper