In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong, Mineral And Violet-Tinged finish

What it pairs with

  • Roast pigeon with wild blueberry
    The wine's wild blueberry and violet aromas are the perfect match for roasted pigeon.
  • Lamb chops with herbs and garlic
    Classic Rhone pairing; elegant Syrah and herb-infused lamb.
  • Duck breast with lentils du Puy
    Earthy mineral lentils and duck fat meet the wine's silky fruit.

History

The Gonon family has farmed Saint-Joseph vines since 1963. Brothers Pierre and Jean Gonon farm old Syrah vines on the granitic schist of Mauves with biodynamic-practicing methods, producing one of the appellation's most sought-after wines.

  1. 1963 — Gonon family begins cultivating Saint-Joseph parcels in Mauves
  2. 2000 — Pierre and Jean Gonon take over from their father; reputation grows internationally

Facts

Producer
Domaine Gonon
Grapes
Syrah (100%)
Classification
Saint-Joseph AOC
Oak
18 months in old French oak foudres, no new oak
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 45-70 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
1963
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
ECOCERT

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