Barou 2023 Saint-Joseph "Un Autre Monde"

Domaine Barou has been organic since the 1970s and also produces cherries, apricots and peaches. The Saint-Joseph vines (all Syrah of course) are in Limony, on thin granite soils, and are 25 to 50 years old. Shallow plowing ("griffage") is done in the summer, with rye and clover growing between the rows in winter. The grapes are 80% de-stemmed, fermentations are with wild yeasts, aging is in old barrels. The 2023 Saint-Joseph shows lovely aromas of blackberry and blueberry, quite floral, with hints of citrus, herbs and spice, a bit brighter than the 2022. The palate shows earthy black fruits with the true northern Rhone Syrah flavors that we love, with citrus and mineral notes, nicely balanced and finishing with firm acidity. This will pair well with roast chicken and pork dishes and will improve for three to five years in the bottle. DL