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2008 François Villard St. Joseph Reflet
Syrah
- France
- Rhône
- Northern Rhône
- St. Joseph
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Community Tasting Notes 4
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Merrit wrote:
September 21, 2014 - I'm going to hold off on rating this wine. It has a definite prunish smell, leading me to fear it has gone past its peak, although it doesn't seem musty. It is certainly powerful! The nose hits you a good three feet away: prune, plum, cherry, oregano, raisin, cardamon and pepper. On the palate, there's lots of strawberry, cranberry, blueberry, oregano and earth. It's much more heady that I anticipated. In case it wasn't clear, there is a real oregano note, along with a bit of basil. This bottle was kept reasonably well in my cellar, and its only point of risk was being flown home from France. I wish I had drank it a year ago.
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WetRock wrote:
July 30, 2014 - Fantastic nose. Big pepper with lots of violets and herbs. Lovely balanced even palate. Perfect finishing tannin. Lengthy. Just a terrific wine all around.
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Eigerdog wrote: 90 points
January 3, 2014 - Very nice. Great nose, fruit up front, soft finish.
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By Julia Harding, MW
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By Richard Jennings
4/27/2012 (link) 91 points(François Villard St. Joseph Reflet) Medium dark red violet color; roasted plum, roasted black fruit, violets nose; roasted plum, roasted black fruit, violets palate; needs 2-3 years; medium-plus finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer François Villard
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation Reflet
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Rhône
- SubRegion Northern Rhône
- Appellation St. Joseph
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 8 (40%)
- Consumed 12 (60%)
Food Pairing
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- ProducerFrançois Villard
- VarietySyrah
- CountryFrance
- RegionRhône
- SubRegionNorthern Rhône
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