Domaine Michelas-St Jemms Sainte Epine Blanc, Saint-Joseph, France

米歇爾·圣詹姆斯酒莊圣埃皮恩白葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：846

Pineapple, pear and melon aromas mark the nose of the 2020 Saint Joseph Blanc Sainte Epine, which comes from a high-altitude (380 meters above sea level), granitic site. All Marsanne, matured in two- and three-year-old barrels, it's medium to full-bodied, ripe, rich and round, yet remains wonderfully drinkable and refreshing, with ample citrus and a trace of bitterness on the long, silky finish. Tasted twice (once blind), with consistent notes.

All Marsanne from a high-altitude vineyard that may be excluded from the appellation in the future, the 2018 Saint Joseph Blanc Sainte Epine boasts floral scents alongside vibrant apricot, nectarine and tangerine notes. It's full-bodied (14.5% alcohol), round and succulent yet kept lively on the long finish by silky tannins and hints of white pepper.

All Marsanne, from a vineyard that will no longer be considered Saint Joseph going forward (it exceeds the 350-meter altitude limit of the appellation), the 2017 Saint Joseph Blanc Sainte Epine is barrel fermented in one-third new oak. It offers delicate aromas of toasted marshmallow, a pleasant roundness and silky texture in the mouth and a long, smooth finish. I recommend drinking it on the young side, but I wouldn't be surprised to discover it can age a decade or so.