Jean-Francois Jacouton, Saint Joseph “Sortilege”, 2019 photo search this wine is not only

this wine is not only a showpiece—it’s also a slow-aging masterpiece

it's perfect for two generous pours (or one very committed aperitivo)

and a hint of spice

Bretaudeau farms organically and biodynamically

and no added sugar or filtration

Jean-Francois Jacouton, Saint Joseph “Sortilege”, 2019 photo search this wine is not onlyJean Franois Jacouton is making some of the most exciting, under the radar wines in Saint Joseph, focusing on pure, site driven Syrah. Sortilge, sourced from steep granite slopes, is a textbook northern Rhne redlayered, aromatic, and beautifully structured. The 2019 vintage, with its ripe fruit and lifted acidity, brings out the best of this rugged terroir. Blackberry, cassis, and violet jump out first, followed by cracked black pepper, smoked meat,