AOC Saint Joseph
It felt like I was tasting two different vintages while working my way through more than 100 St-Josephs this year. Some of the reds were diminutive but fresh and well-balanced; others were soft, luxurious and liqueur-fruited.
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Matt Walls’ top-scoring St-Joseph 2022 wines:
The wines below all scored 92 points or above, and are listed white then red in score order.
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