Dark bright-rimmed ruby. Highly fragrant, spice-tinged aromas of black raspberry and blueberry preserves are complemented by candied violet and cracked pepper nuances. Red and dark berry liqueur and spicecake flavors show excellent depth as well as energetic lift thanks to a spine of zesty minerality. Finishes with extremely persistent blue fruit, floral and spice qualities, slow-mounting tannins and intense, floral-driven persistence.

A reference point for the appellation, the 2015 Saint Joseph le Clos combines detailed nuances of crushed stone, red plum, roasted meat and black olive with massive concentration and powerful tannins.