Domaine Monier - Saint Joseph “Terre Blanche” 2020 (750ml)
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| Producer | Domaine Monier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône Valley |
| Varietal | Syrah |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 64478 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Domaine Monier Description
Jean-Pierre Monier is as happy and as grateful a vigneron as one finds. His small production wines certainly have not made him wealthy (far from it), but his effortless calm, natural sensitivity, and quiet conviction give him an enviable air of simplicity. He is the third generation of his family to be farming in Brunieux, a lieu-dit in the hills above the village of St-Désirat in the Northern Rhône appellation of Saint Joseph. Like his forefathers, wine is only part of his farm’s overall production. Apricot orchards complement the vineyards, and everything is farmed biodynamically.
Vinous: 92 Points
Deep magenta. Aromas of blackberry, cherry liqueur, candied violet and olive, along with exotic spice and smoky mineral top notes. Rich as well as energetic in style, offering sappy, mineral-laced black and blue fruit preserve and floral pastille flavors, along with hints of licorice and allspice. Finishes juicy and impressively long, with resonating floral and spice notes and gently gripping tannins.
