La Roche Paradis Saint Joseph rouge La Madone 1.5L 2022 domaine-de-cristol Mandarin bursts through in the

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

Not only do his thrilling single-vineyard wines set the benchmark for the entire Rhône Valley

30% Rondinella and 5% Merlot and a portion of the vines’ canes are cut prior to harvest to boost concentration

all treated differently to build layers of complexity

La Roche Paradis Saint Joseph rouge La Madone 1.5L 2022 domaine-de-cristol Mandarin bursts through in theLa 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