La Roche Paradis Saint Joseph rouge La Madone 1.5L 2022 domaine-de-cristol A hint of fennel spice

A hint of fennel spice adds complexity

earthy mineral notes and perfumed

Mandarin bursts through in the mouth with grapefruit pith lolling along the palate intertwined with the steely minerality that leaves the mouth fresh

all treated differently to build layers of complexity

and butterscotch

La Roche Paradis Saint Joseph rouge La Madone 1.5L 2022 domaine-de-cristol A hint of fennel spiceLa Madonne is a small but spectacularly steep granite vineyard right beside the medieval village of Malleval. Facing due south from vines planted mid 1950s which yield an impressively concentrated yet mineral and very detailed Syrah. The 2022 wine was fermented with about 70% whole bunches and then matured for 12 months in older barriques. More fragrant yet also richer and denser than the Bergerie this wine has incredibly fine tannins with impressive