This is an extremely impressive example of Saint-Joseph from the northern sector of the appellation

which is the level at which all of this years Breuer crus stopped fermenting

As one might reasonably expect there is more volume to the delicious

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Grosset, Gaia Vintage:2010 This is an extremely impressiveA blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet colored 2010 Gaia possesses a complex, earthy nose of black earth, moss covered tree bark and black truffles enveloping a core of preserved plums and blackberry preserves that has a suggestion of allspice. Medium bodied with a solid backbone of firm grainy tannins and crisp acidity to support the elegant and savory flavors, it finishes with very good persistence. Drink it now to