La Ferme de L'Arbre Saint Joseph 2020
Regular price $107.00
Based out of Ardeche, Christian Lericq is a dedicated, natural vigneron producing some of the regions most exciting, artisan wines. His vineyards are set on granitic soils on steep slopes with all the vines tended to by winch, pickaxe and hand tilling. A dedicated project. Winemaking is au naturale, gentle, with whole bunches placed in wooden vats and fruit is pushed gently under the cap each day. No additions occur in winemaking.
The wine is shimmering with minerally complexity and tannins are ultra fine, pure and more of the same (minerally). There's a depth here, richness too, but geez, it fools you with its liveliness, lift and purity, with the swish of tannins rising the wine up fresh and palate-resetting, finishing with crushed rocks and light herbal detail. This is a beautiful wine, so sumptuous and yet vibrant and interesting. Delicious. - WineFront.com.au
Boom! Mountain wine, brightness, light, fruit, flowers, energy. Superb Syrah. - Andrew Guard, importer