The outstanding, black/purple-colored 2003 St.-Joseph l’Olivaie boasts a gorgeous perfume of scorched earth, blackberries, cassis, and sweet licorice. Generous, opulent, and full-bodied, it is best drunk over the next decade.
A Patrick Lesec Selection, various American importers, including Stacole Fine Wines, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (561) 398-0029, 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