Gonon, Saint-Joseph Oliviers Blanc other_regions_australia licorice and even a bit

licorice and even a bit of chocolate and cherry that is already showing some of its charms

overtly stony and penetrating middle weight flavors display first rate persistence on the very firm finale

This is a big Charmes and will need ample patience if you wish to see it at its apogee

and the barrels are only 10% new

A strikingly fresh and overtly spicy nose speaks of fresh

Gonon, Saint-Joseph Oliviers Blanc other_regions_australia licorice and even a bitBrilliant straw yellow. Fresh, deep pitched tropical and pit fruit aromas are complemented by suggestions of honey and lemon zest. Ripe and fleshy on the palate, showing sharp definition to the energetic peach, pineapple and tangerine flavors. Finishes silky, focused and very long, displaying repeating peachiness and building mineral and floral qualities. Raised in oak demi muids, all of them neutral. Josh Raynolds