CRITICAL ACCLAIM:“A lively, pure and succulent Saint-Joseph with aromas of dark cherries, currants, wild herbs and some peppercorns. It's medium-bodied with finely grained tannins. Juicy and full of verve at the center, with bright acidity. Refreshing and well-crafted, with a delicious finish.” - 93 PTS, JAMES SUCKLING (04/2024)"The 2022 Saint-Joseph Les Côtes was made from fully destemmed grapes. Light- to medium-bodied and refreshing, it unfurls with ripe red fruits, violets and subtle spicy undertones. Round and inviting, this fruit-forward 2022 shines with a bright finish." - 91 PTS, NICOLAS GREINACHER, VINOUS MEDIAIMPORTER NOTES:ABOUT THE PRODUCER: "Vincent Paris, whose first vintage was 1997, is as shy as his wines are bold. In his early 30's, he has retro sideburns, but not much else about this appellation's established star is "retro". Vincent's uncle is Robert Michel, one of Cornas' finest growers. He made his two first wines with his uncle and then, seeking autonomy, rented facilities for the vinification of his most recent wines. He is in the process of building his own winemaking facilities with a courtyard that holds his apricot plantation. Vincent owns eight hectares of vineyards and produces about 2,500 cases per year, of which 1,600 are Cornas. He inherited most of his vines from his grandfather (some of which are 90 years old) and also rented, then purchased, vines from his uncle, including "Geynale" in the Cornas amphitheatre. They are located at different places primarily along the southeast facing Cornas slope and a small lot in Saint Joseph. His Saint Joseph red is made from vines planted in the 1990s, and is vinified half in used barrel and half in tank."
