Les Vins de Vienne 2011 L’Arzelle (Saint-Joseph)

Country: France / Rhône Valley
Variety: Syrah
Winery: Les Vins de Vienne / L’Arzelle

All of LVV’s 2011 Saint-Joseph’s are impressive. This one is fuller bodied and more lushly textured than the others while still showing intense Syrah character. Blueberry fruit and hickory smoke mark the nose, while the palate reveals remarkable nuances of crushed stone yet ends long and velvety. Drink now–2020.