Laurus
Saint Joseph 2023
AOP Saint Joseph Red
Awards
- 91-93 pts Jeb Dunnuck 05/2025
- 88-90 pts Vinous 11/2024
TastingA deep violet-red colour, typical of Syrah. The nose reveals fine woody notes, underlined by a light smokiness all in elegance. On the palate, freshness takes centre stage, supported by a fine balance between fruit, acidity and alcohol. The blueberry expresses itself with precision, prolonging the harmonious, spicy finish. A refined Saint-Joseph, with just the right amount of tension.
A deep violet-red colour, typical of Syrah. The nose reveals fine woody notes, underlined by a light smokiness all in elegance. On the palate, freshness takes centre stage, supported by a fine balance between fruit, acidity and alcohol. The blueberry expresses itself with precision, prolonging the harmonious, spicy finish. A refined Saint-Joseph, with just the right amount of tension.
Food & wine pairingsEnjoy with cherry duck, porcini risotto or chocolate fondant with raspberry coulis.
Enjoy with cherry duck, porcini risotto or chocolate fondant with raspberry coulis.
Detailed information
Vintage
In the Northern Rhône Valley, this 2023 vintage stands out for its remarkable balance, natural freshness and fine expression of terroirs. After a wet spring favourable to the vines, the summer was warm but not excessively so, with cool nights at the end of the season, ideal for preserving acidity and refining ripeness. As a result, the reds are showing great aromatic finesse, while the whites are revealing freshness combined with an elegant mineral structure. All in all, the 2023 vintage is proving to be a high-quality, charming vintage in the northern Rhône Valley.
Grape varieties
Syrah
Terroir
Our parcel selection sources from:
– “Serine” grapes (Syrah especially selected from the most robust non-clonal vines) and classic Syrah from the South-facing granite slopes at 250m in altitude in the northern St Joseph communes of Malleval and Roche Courbe. These terroirs produce wines with delicate smoky, spicy and violet aromas as well as a refreshing livelyness.
– Syrah from complex granite-based slopes facing Southwest at 200m in altitude in the central part of the St Joseph appellation around St Jean de Muzols.
– “Serine” grapes (Syrah especially selected from the most robust non-clonal vines) and classic Syrah from the South-facing granite slopes at 250m in altitude in the northern St Joseph communes of Malleval and Roche Courbe. These terroirs produce wines with delicate smoky, spicy and violet aromas as well as a refreshing livelyness.
– Syrah from complex granite-based slopes facing Southwest at 200m in altitude in the central part of the St Joseph appellation around St Jean de Muzols.
Winemaking
Manual harvesting took place mid-September 2023. Fermentation in vats. Malo-lactic fermentation in new 275lt Laurus barrels followed by 20 months ageing in barrel.
4,820 bottles and 120 magnums produced.
Bottled end of May 2025.
Service
Serve at around 13° to 15°C. Recommend opening an hour before serving
Best enjoyed between 2026 and 2032.
Degree of alcohol
13,5% vol.
Laurus
Laurus means ‘Laurel’ in Latin, a Roman symbol of excellence. Here excellence is all about “terroir”: the grapes are grown on parcels selected for their ability to express the very best of each Appellation.
The term “terroir” encompasses a soil, a climate and people. Here it is expressed through sustainable partnerships with wine-growers who share our vision. The perfect combination of grape variey & soil, the precise maturing process in unique 275l. French oak "Laurus" barrels refines the structure, producing complex wines, with plenty of character, beautiful elegance and a long ageing potential.
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