and some exotic floral nuances all emerge from the 2023 Saint Joseph La Croix Des Vignes

opening up to praline and almond pastries

Finishes pure

with the Grenache aged in concrete and the Mourvedre and Syrah in demi-muids (some new)

Cerequio is a wine of latitude and depth

Vidal Fleury, Cote Rotie Chatillonne other_regions_italy and some exotic floral nuancesThe deep, purple color looks great in your glass. And that's just the intro as the nose offers spice box, incense, flowers, smoke and red fruits. The sensual texture has no hard edges, instead it's all about the silky tannins, freshness to the fruits and the peppery edge in the finish.