The deep ruby/purple-colored 2001 St.-Joseph exhibits elegant strawberry and black cherry flavors intermixed with a hint of licorice and pepper in a lightly tannic, medium-bodied format. Drink it over the next 5-6 years.
A Patrick Lesec Selection, various American importers, including Stacole Fine Wines, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (561) 998-0023, Classic Wines, Boston, MA; tel. (617) 469-5799, Fine Vines LLC, Maywood, IL; tel. (708) 343-5901, and Associated Wine Distributors, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-8048