Like the C?tes du Rh?ne, the 2012 Saint Joseph Les Vinsonnes is outstanding. Partially destemmed and aged 18 months in older barrels, it gives up notions of sweet and sour cherries, liquid rock and violets to go with a medium-bodied, pure, elegant style on the palate. There’s real granite influence here and this is beautiful. Drink it over the coming 4-5 years.