The Wine Advocate - Dec. 2016
Score : 96
The second year where they’ve moved away from 100% new oak, the 2015 St Joseph Lieu Dit St Joseph Blanc is all Marsanne and offers an utterly profound bouquet of orange blossom, white flowers, crushed rocks, licorice, white peach and honeysuckle. Full-bodied, rich and layered, yet with incredible purity, it’s the finest example of this cuvée I’ve tasted. Bravo! Jeb Dunnuck.
JAMESSUCKLING.COM - Friday, October 28, 2016
Score : 93
More spice here, and the oak has also brought a tighter feel. This has a fragrant edge composed of aromatic white peaches and yellow plums. The palate has mouth-watering power, freshness and drive, which complement the melon and peach fruits, hints of grapefruit and orange zest. A wine that finishes toasty and spicy with a long, warm wash of oak. Best from 2018 when it will compress and then for 6+ years after that. A blend of 90% marsanne and 10% roussanne. James Suckling