Domaine Julien Pilon - Saint-Joseph - Rue des Poissonniers, Paris XVIIIe - Rouge - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 red Saint-Joseph Rue des Poissonniers, Paris XVIIIe truly excels beyond its appellation! A favorite of our Committee and rated 94/100, it delights with a smoky, ripe nose, a blend of black fruits and spices, and the characteristic bacon note of the finest Syrahs. The palate follows suit, offering a richly dense juice, depth, and a superb mineral brightness as a sign of freshness, along with smooth tannins. This velvety ensemble will refine beautifully over the next decade without any trouble: it ranks in the top 10 of the finest cuvées we've tasted in recent years!

Vinification:

Hand-harvested. Aged for 12 months in 225- and 500-litre barrels, including 10% new wood.

Color:

Dark, brilliant purplish red.

Nose:

Smoky and beautifully mature, with notes of black fruit and spices.

Palate:

Fresh and deep with full-bodied fruity flavors, this cuvée has a mineral sheen and dense juice, with velvety, coated tannins.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled meats, simmered dishes in sauce, beef with shallots.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034.

A rising star in the Rhône with a 1-star rating from RVF, Julien Pilon has captivated the most discerning wine enthusiasts, and his wines are now highly sought after. Trained by some of the greats (Yves Cuilleron, Pierre Gaillard, Pierre-Jean Villa, Mas Amiel), this winemaker employs advanced vinification techniques, deeply attuned to the nuances of his terroirs.

His wines, hailing from the finest appellations of Northern Rhône, delight those who appreciate freshness and purity. His whites are devilishly precise, and his reds are equally impressive! However, the flip side of success and limited quantities is, unfortunately, that sourcing them can be challenging…