St Joseph Rouge Pierre Gonon 2023 is a Syrah from the Northern Rhône region of France. Widely regarded as the standard-bearer for Saint-Joseph, the Gonon brothers use 80% whole clusters during fermentation to create a wine of remarkable elegance and aromatic complexity. The 2023 release is a classic example of their work, offering a linear and precise palate with notes of violets, black cherry and pepper. The vineyards sit on poor, well-draining granite soils, which provide a clear sense of mineral drive and structural refinement, marking this as a benchmark for the appellation.