Saint Joseph Clos Florentin, J-L Chave 2022

The standout 2022 Saint-Joseph Clos Florentin is medium- to full-bodied, with pristine aromas of dried violet, red plum, forest floor and pencil shaving. Silky tannins and uplifting freshness define its noble character, offering class and complexity. Concluding with energy and precision on the refined finish, the 2022 is a brilliant Clos Florentin worth seeking out. Drink 2026-2037.

The 2022 Saint-Joseph Le Clos Florentin reveals a somber, complex bouquet of spices, iris, violet, dark berries and mulberries mingled with delicate notes of chocolate. Medium to full-bodied, structured and compact, it's rich and opulent with a vibrant, perfumed mid-palate framed by velvety, youthful tannins, concluding with a long, mineral and coniferous forest-inflected finish. Currently introverted, which is typical at this stage, it requires time to integrate its élevage and fully adjust to its recent bottling. Drink 2028-2042.