The 2001 St.-Joseph l’Olivaie possesses a deep, saturated ruby/purple color in addition to a big, sweet nose of licorice, black cherries, cassis, herbs, and earth. It should drink well for a decade.
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