Saint Joseph Le Paradis Saint Pierre•2022

Le Paradis Saint Pierre 2022 from Domaine Coursodon comes across as a focused, granitic expression of Saint-Joseph, packed with dark berry fruit layered over notes of violets, savory spice and a subtle smoky edge. The palate is medium-bodied yet concentrated, with sleek, fine-grained tannins giving a velvety grip and plenty of energy through the finish, suggesting both immediate pleasure and the structure to age. It’s a polished, vividly flavored northern Rhône Syrah that shows the depth and balance of this ripe vintage without heaviness.