09’ Faurie St. Joseph VV- I was a bit worried as the cork was sunken, but it looks more an over site of hand filling than storage. The color was spot on, almost neon at the rim with a spectrum of purple hues and young. The nose on this is fantastic, it has a cool mint streak with a high tone violet note that oozes class. Meat, subtle aromas of blueberries, cassis and white pepper that are very primary.
It’s mouth filling with tough fruit, tannic, moderate + acid and somewhat closed and angular. This needs at least 10 more years and don’t find it fat nor flabby in the least.
I was excited to try this as this was my first purchase from Voix de la Terre and it won’t be my last. I think after discount these were $28 per with free shipping/case, no brainer.
I have no relationship with VDLT, but they have a good selection of Northern Rhone wines and multiple vintages from each producer.