Pierre Gonon Saint-Joseph, Rhone, France 2015
97 points James Suckling
“Very strong violets introduce this super-floral nose that also shows some pepper, cassis, blueberries and a dark, graphite-like, salty and mineral edge. The palate is replete with dark-chocolate flavors and once again fragrant violets. This is very, very fleshy and powerful, and you can sense the thick, healthy and ripe skins here. Long, long tannins wrap around dark-plum and blackberry fruits. This is expressive and a triumph with a lot to offer in the next decade plus. Best from 2020 through to 2030. Tasted from 600-liter demi-muids.”
95 points Jeb Dunnuck
“The red of the estate comes from vineyards around Mauves, Tournon and Saint-Jean-de-Muzols. The 2015 Saint Joseph sports an inky purple color as well as rich, decadent notes of black raspberries, olives, bacon fat and bouquet garni. Possessing full-bodied richness, a fat, unctuous texture, lots of classic Syrah pepperiness and gamy nuances, and sweet tannin, drink it anytime over the coming 15-20 years. Unquestionably one of the leading estates in St Joseph, Pierre Gonon is run with incredible talent and passion by brothers Jean and Pierre Gonon.”
93 points Wine Advocate
“The 2015 Saint Joseph is a head-turner. Knockout aromas of violets, herbal notes and hints of raspberry preserves mark the nose of this medium to full-bodied wine. It’s firmly tannic but ripe and concentrated, with a long, mouthwatering finish.”
97 points James Suckling
“Very strong violets introduce this super-floral nose that also shows some pepper, cassis, blueberries and a dark, graphite-like, salty and mineral edge. The palate is replete with dark-chocolate flavors and once again fragrant violets. This is very, very fleshy and powerful, and you can sense the thick, healthy and ripe skins here. Long, long tannins wrap around dark-plum and blackberry fruits. This is expressive and a triumph with a lot to offer in the next decade plus. Best from 2020 through to 2030. Tasted from 600-liter demi-muids.”
95 points Jeb Dunnuck
“The red of the estate comes from vineyards around Mauves, Tournon and Saint-Jean-de-Muzols. The 2015 Saint Joseph sports an inky purple color as well as rich, decadent notes of black raspberries, olives, bacon fat and bouquet garni. Possessing full-bodied richness, a fat, unctuous texture, lots of classic Syrah pepperiness and gamy nuances, and sweet tannin, drink it anytime over the coming 15-20 years. Unquestionably one of the leading estates in St Joseph, Pierre Gonon is run with incredible talent and passion by brothers Jean and Pierre Gonon.”
93 points Wine Advocate
“The 2015 Saint Joseph is a head-turner. Knockout aromas of violets, herbal notes and hints of raspberry preserves mark the nose of this medium to full-bodied wine. It’s firmly tannic but ripe and concentrated, with a long, mouthwatering finish.”
97 points James Suckling
“Very strong violets introduce this super-floral nose that also shows some pepper, cassis, blueberries and a dark, graphite-like, salty and mineral edge. The palate is replete with dark-chocolate flavors and once again fragrant violets. This is very, very fleshy and powerful, and you can sense the thick, healthy and ripe skins here. Long, long tannins wrap around dark-plum and blackberry fruits. This is expressive and a triumph with a lot to offer in the next decade plus. Best from 2020 through to 2030. Tasted from 600-liter demi-muids.”
95 points Jeb Dunnuck
“The red of the estate comes from vineyards around Mauves, Tournon and Saint-Jean-de-Muzols. The 2015 Saint Joseph sports an inky purple color as well as rich, decadent notes of black raspberries, olives, bacon fat and bouquet garni. Possessing full-bodied richness, a fat, unctuous texture, lots of classic Syrah pepperiness and gamy nuances, and sweet tannin, drink it anytime over the coming 15-20 years. Unquestionably one of the leading estates in St Joseph, Pierre Gonon is run with incredible talent and passion by brothers Jean and Pierre Gonon.”
93 points Wine Advocate
“The 2015 Saint Joseph is a head-turner. Knockout aromas of violets, herbal notes and hints of raspberry preserves mark the nose of this medium to full-bodied wine. It’s firmly tannic but ripe and concentrated, with a long, mouthwatering finish.”