The 2020 Andre Perret St Joseph Les Grisieres is a Syrah from the Northern Rhone region of France. This red wine, produced by Andre Perret, is noted for its rich and ripe palate, with an alcohol content of 14.0%. It is sealed with a traditional cork closure.
This vintage has received high praise from multiple professional reviewers, with ratings consistently in the low to mid-90s. James Suckling awarded it a score of 93, describing it as having a "lovely interplay of bitter-chocolate and spice character with elegant tannins on the ripe and rich palate." He highlighted its transformation from "plush at the core to silky at the long finish" and suggested that it is suitable for both immediate consumption and aging ("jamessuckling.com," 3/21/2022).
Jeb Dunnuck also rated this wine 93 points, emphasizing its origins from older vines and noting that it was aged in 20% new oak. He appreciated its bouquet of "framboise, ripe cherries, dried herbs, and pepper," and commended its concentration, medium to full body, and "beautiful tannins" ("jebdunnuck.com," 12/15/2022). Dunnuck compared it favorably against the classic release, calling both "clearly outstanding wines."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave the wine an impressive 95 points, predicting its longevity. Tasted from the barrel, this wine was noted for its retention of red fruit character, brightness, and freshness. The review lauded its full-bodied intensity and "wonderfully silky and elegant" long finish, suggesting it will drink well upon release and for more than a decade thereafter ("Robert Parker's Wine Advocate," 1/21/2022).
Vinous, represented by Nicolas Greinacher, also awarded the wine 93 points. The review described the 2020 Saint-Joseph Les Grisières as classic, with aromas of "graphite, crushed violets, ripe red fruits, and cedary undertones." The wine was praised for its elegance, refinement, concentration, and neatly structured profile, indicating it has "all the ingredients for a long life in bottle" ("Vinous," 3/28/2024).
Overall, the 2020 Andre Perret St Joseph Les Grisieres is a highly regarded Syrah that combines rich fruit flavors with refined tannins and a long, elegant finish. It is recognized for its aging potential and its appealing balance of freshness and intensity.