Delas Frères François de Tournon Saint-Joseph Rouge 2016

Intense ruby red. The nose shows cassis, very ripe red and black fruit and delicate spice. The palate is soft, compact and generous, with a velvety, textured mouthfeel and firm, well-integrated tannins. It is made from 100% Syrah grown on the right bank of the Rhône in Vion, Saint Jean de Muzols, Mauves and Tournon, on granite, schist and gneiss. The grapes are hand harvested and fermented in open concrete vats with cold maceration and temperature control, then aged for 10-14 months in first- and third-passage oak barrels. It suits grilled red meats, roasts and rich pasta dishes.