Pierre Gonon - St.-Joseph White Les Oliviers 2019 (750ml)

By Matt Walls
Decanter, 2019 Rhône Vintage report: St-Joseph (10/5/2020)
(Domaine Gonon, Les Oliviers, St-Joseph, Rhône, France, White) Rich yellow in colour, slightly honeyed, very high in alcohol, very rich in body and puppy fat. There's a little honeysuckle on the nose. Low acidity, but it has an inner freshness. Fermented in fûts and old barriques, spends a year on the lees with no racking. Picked in two passages. (Drink between 2020-2025)  93 points

By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, Exploring Northern Rhône Whites (May 2020) (5/1/2020)
(Domaine Pierre Gonon Saint-joseph Blanc Les Oliviers White) Pale, glistening yellow. Meyer lemon, pear nectar and jasmine scents show excellent clarity and pick up hints of tarragon and candied ginger with air. Lively and expansive on the palate, offering intense citrus, orchard and pit fruit flavors and suave mineral and floral nuances. Shows fine delineation and spicy cut on the finish, which leaves honeysuckle and chamomile notes behind.  (93-94) points