Domaine Julien Pilon - Saint-Joseph - Rue des Poissonniers, Paris XVIIIe - Red - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 Red Saint-Joseph Rue des Poissonniers, Paris XVIIIe once again exceeds the expectations of its appellation! A Selection Committee Favorite, rated 94/100, it offers a beautifully ripe nose, layered with black fruit, spice, and that signature smoky, bacon-like note found in top-tier Syrah. The palate is still youthful, brimming with juicy fruit and firm, structured tannins. Yet, its balance is impeccable, with vibrant freshness and outstanding aging potential. A wine to watch—and to savor for years to come.

Vinification:

Hand harvested from 2 plots in the terroirs of La Côte and Sauman. 100% destemmed, uncrushed harvest, vinification in open stainless steel vats for approximately 3 weeks with short but frequent pumping over. Malolactic fermentation and ageing in 500-litre barrels, 30% of which are new.

Color:

A red of good intensity and brilliance, with a few purple reflections.

Nose:

Perfect in terms of maturity, notes of black fruits, the smoked bacon effect of the syrah with very well integrated ageing.

Palate:

Well-balanced and bursting with juicy flavours of fruit, this wine remains youthful, with firm tannins that add structure. Its freshness and promising aging potential make it one to watch.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled meats, stews in sauce, beef with shallots.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2034.

A benchmark name in the Rhône Valley, Julien Pilon—awarded one star by Revue du Vin de France, France’s leading wine publication—has won over even the most discerning enthusiasts, and his wines have become some of the region’s most sought-after.

Having honed his craft alongside icons like Yves Cuilleron, Pierre Gaillard, Pierre-Jean Villa, and Mas Amiel, Julien has mastered cutting-edge winemaking that captures every subtlety of his terroirs.

His wines, drawn from the finest appellations of the Northern Rhône Valley, are a dream for those who crave freshness and purity: dazzlingly precise Whites and equally brilliant Reds.

The flip side? This well-deserved success—combined with tiny production volumes—makes securing these bottles a real challenge.