precise and vertical rather than generous and round
ultimately yielding a wine defined by profound tension and structural nerve
The 1900 growing season provided the ideal physiological ripening required to support this longevity
then converted the vineyards to biodynamic practices
tension-filled acidity that provides clear architectural definition across the mid-palate
2021 Domaine Monier Perreol, Saint-Joseph, Terre Blanche Price_285 precise and vertical rather thanJean Pierre Moniers vibrant, soulful, and aromatic Saint Josephs are perfect reflections of their respective terroirs. Moniers vines sit high up on slopes looking down on the village of Saint Dsirat, which is on the northern, cooler climate half of Saint Joseph. Accordingly, the wines are not big, polished, modern affairs. They have old school Northern Rhne gutsiness to them, but also pretty notes of crunchy berry fruit and flowers. Its a style thats