Saint-Joseph, Maison Les Alexandrins 2021
France, Rhone
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£32.00
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£29.00
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Description
In a nutshell:
A swirl of dark berries, a peppery whisper, and the smooth warmth of sun-kissed vineyards a Saint-Joseph for those who love their Northern Rhône reds with a touch of elegance.
The lowdown:
A mouthful of dark summer fruits with a savoury twist. Blackberries crushed in the hand, a scattering of peppercorns, a hint of sun-warmed granite. This Saint-Joseph has the elegance of a cool vintage, yet its fruit whispers of long, lazy afternoons. A wine of contradictions, but thoroughly charming ones. It's a wine born on steep slopes, where gnarled Syrah vines cling to the earth. Here, within sight of the Rhône River, the grapes ripen slowly, the resulting wine a careful dance of ripeness and restraint. Maison Les Alexandrins ages their Saint-Joseph in oak, not to dominate, but to gently soften the wine's rough edges. Think of it as the lightest touch of sandpaper on a splintered plank, revealing a smoother character within. The result is a Syrah that's neither brash nor shy, but sits squarely in that happy place where fruit and earthiness coexist in effortless balance.
The Producer:
Maison et Domaines Les Alexandrins now that's a mouthful, isn't it? But don't let the fancy French name fool you, these folks aren't about airs and graces. They're a roll-your-sleeves-up kind of outfit, all about those legendary vineyards of the Northern Rhône. Started by a couple of winemaking heavyweights, Nicolas Jaboulet (think Hermitage royalty) and Guillaume Sorrel, a rising star from the south. Bound together by a love for these sun-kissed slopes and a thirst for making wines that tell a story. Their style? Elegance with a touch of rustic charm. They're not afraid of a bit of power, you see. Syrah with a sprinkle of black pepper, Crozes-Hermitage that sings with violets, even a cheeky Saint-Joseph or two. Wines that have a sense of place, that make you want to grab a baguette and a hunk of cheese and settle in for a good, long chinwag. They're not the flashiest on the block, mind you, but that's rather the point. These are wines for people who like discovering hidden gems. And trust us, Maison et Domaines Les Alexandrins has a few of those tucked away.
When to drink:
A Saint-Joseph like this deserves a crisp autumn evening, a crackling fire, and a slow-roasted shoulder of lamb studded with rosemary and garlic.
A swirl of dark berries, a peppery whisper, and the smooth warmth of sun-kissed vineyards a Saint-Joseph for those who love their Northern Rhône reds with a touch of elegance.
The lowdown:
A mouthful of dark summer fruits with a savoury twist. Blackberries crushed in the hand, a scattering of peppercorns, a hint of sun-warmed granite. This Saint-Joseph has the elegance of a cool vintage, yet its fruit whispers of long, lazy afternoons. A wine of contradictions, but thoroughly charming ones. It's a wine born on steep slopes, where gnarled Syrah vines cling to the earth. Here, within sight of the Rhône River, the grapes ripen slowly, the resulting wine a careful dance of ripeness and restraint. Maison Les Alexandrins ages their Saint-Joseph in oak, not to dominate, but to gently soften the wine's rough edges. Think of it as the lightest touch of sandpaper on a splintered plank, revealing a smoother character within. The result is a Syrah that's neither brash nor shy, but sits squarely in that happy place where fruit and earthiness coexist in effortless balance.
The Producer:
Maison et Domaines Les Alexandrins now that's a mouthful, isn't it? But don't let the fancy French name fool you, these folks aren't about airs and graces. They're a roll-your-sleeves-up kind of outfit, all about those legendary vineyards of the Northern Rhône. Started by a couple of winemaking heavyweights, Nicolas Jaboulet (think Hermitage royalty) and Guillaume Sorrel, a rising star from the south. Bound together by a love for these sun-kissed slopes and a thirst for making wines that tell a story. Their style? Elegance with a touch of rustic charm. They're not afraid of a bit of power, you see. Syrah with a sprinkle of black pepper, Crozes-Hermitage that sings with violets, even a cheeky Saint-Joseph or two. Wines that have a sense of place, that make you want to grab a baguette and a hunk of cheese and settle in for a good, long chinwag. They're not the flashiest on the block, mind you, but that's rather the point. These are wines for people who like discovering hidden gems. And trust us, Maison et Domaines Les Alexandrins has a few of those tucked away.
When to drink:
A Saint-Joseph like this deserves a crisp autumn evening, a crackling fire, and a slow-roasted shoulder of lamb studded with rosemary and garlic.
Details
| Categories | Wine / Red Wine / Firm & Spicy Reds |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone |
| Grape Variety | Syrah/Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 13% |
| SKU | PE1919RN |
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