2014 Vincent Paris St-Joseph

(sourced from a granitic vineyard in Sarras, which is 18 miles north of Cornas and almost halfway to Condrieu): Bright purple. A mineral-accented bouquet evokes fresh boysenberry, potpourri, olive and allspice. Lively and focused on the palate, offering bitter cherry and blackberry flavors and a subtly sweet violet pastille nuance. The floral quality builds with air and lingers on the persistent finish, which features supple tannins and a touch of smoky minerals. Quite suave and pretty delicious right now if given a bit of aeration. 90 points