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Francois Merlin Saint-Joseph Les Grands Ducs 2017

Francois Merlin Saint-Joseph Les Grands Ducs 2017  - Fruit Wine Co.
$30.00 750mL
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François Merlin is a patient, thoughtful winemaker based in Condrieu in the northern Rhône valley. With his two sons assisting him in the winery, he's been putting out some serious-yet-approachable wines from a variety of appellations. The emphasis isn't either on fruit or earth, but on purity and flair. Stems are included when appropriate, but by no means is their approach dogmatic.

This Grand Ducs is a single-parcel bottling of St-Joseph from schist and granite soils. It spends time in both neutral and new cask (a small percentage), in 600 liter and 228 liter barrels. This is St-Joseph as it ought to be: ripe and fleshy, but grounded by notes of earth, smoke and a grippy, tarry texture.

Tasting notes: blueberries, road tar, vegetable ash, black olive

Food pairing: tapenade-rubbed pork roast, burgers, smoked ribs


  • Blend100% Syrah
  • CountryFrance
  • RegionRhone
  • AppellationSaint-Joseph
  • Alcohol13%