2008 St Joseph, L'Olivaie, Domaine Coursodon

Most Exciting Wine of The Vintage
Smoky, savoury aromas combine with dense, ripe dark fruits.The palate combines ripeness of fruit with fresh acidity, granitic minerality and very elegant tannins to result in real finesse and purity. There is a really enticing meatiness and savouriness as well as a generosity of fruit. St. Joseph is really an area to watch and Coursodon's wines are at the absolute pinnacle.

L’Olivaie shines bright this year with the venerable addition of fruit that would have normally been destined for its senior sibling, the Paradis Rouge. Beyond the smoky backdrop, there is a wealth of harmonious dark fruit and characteristic hints of cooked meat and autumn evenings.
(Simon Field MW, Rhône Buyer)