The amount of gracefulness that Gonon is able to coax from the hills of Saint-Joseph is extraordinary.
It's no wonder that the wines have become among the region's most sought-after bottles.
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On paper, Saint-Joseph may come in behind Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Cornas in terms of prestigious northern Rhône appellations. However, that would never occur to you when tasting Gonon's Saint-Joseph.
Gonon’s signatures are a pure and clear profile with an intricate presentation of blackberries, olives, violets, spice, and forest floor notes wrapped around a smoke-infused minerality. The 2022 Saint-Joseph has a startling clarity and serious, finely detailed length. At this young stage, you get a vivid impression of how well composed and deep it is. It's very easy to imagine it aging beautifully.
In closing, I'll just mention that this is a modest parcel. Gonon's wines have long been recognized as being world-class. I doubt these bottles will stick around for long at this pricing.
To order, email offers@crushwineco.com or call the store at (212) 980-9463.
Ian McFadden
Director, Fine & Rare
Crush Wine & Spirits
Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous Media: "The medium-bodied 2022 Saint-Joseph will delight Gonon fans. Pronounced floral notes rise up from the glass, mingling with ripe red fruits, orange rind, cedar and delicate earthy subtleties. Despite the warm vintage, there's no trace of heat in this refreshing 2022, showing stylistic similarities to the outstanding 2020. Ripe tannins provide excellent grip to what will surely be an energetic and exuberant Gonon with secure aging potential."