2020 Domaine Courbis Saint-Joseph Les Royes [JD95][V93][WA91-93]

Producer: Domaine Courbis Region: Saint-Joseph, Rhone, France  Varietal: Syrah  Year: 2020  Jeb Dunnuck, 95 Points  "Burning embers, graphite, violets, and mostly blue fruits dominate the 2020 Saint Joseph Les Royes, an Hermitage-like Saint Joseph that has medium to full-bodied richness, a seamless, elegant mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's young and unevolved and needs 2-4 years to develop more complexity, but this is a beautifully layered, impressive 2020 that will have 15 years of overall longevity."  Vinous, 93 Points  "Bright purple. Spice-accented red and blue fruit aromas show fine delineation and are complemented by suggestions of vanilla and candied violet. Sappy and nicely concentrated yet lively as well, offering juicy cherry and boysenberry flavors that become spicier with air. Smoothly blends power and finesse and finishes long and smooth, with supple tannins emerging slowly."  Wine Advocate, 91-93 Points  "Aged in 25% new oak, the 2020 Saint Joseph Les Roy