2022 Dm de La Roche Paradis Saint Joseph Rouge La Bergerie, Northern Rhone

100% Syrah from 20 year old vines also from the lieu-dit of Les Vessettes on decomposed granite above the town of Chavanay. The wine was fermented with about 40% whole bunches to produce an elegant floral style of Syrah. Easily the richest and most impressive vintage we have tasted of this wine yet kept on skins for just 2 weeks before cuvaison. Matured in older barriques for 12 months before bottling without fining or filtration. 800 dozen produced. Brilliant wine in 2022 with more depth and structure than previously and will age well too.