Herve Souhaut, Sainte Epine, '03

I was treating myself to three Chandon de Brailles burgs when somehow, this wine slipped into my hands. It's brought in by "Jenny & Francois" a duo I need to know more about who bring in some kick-ass wines into the States. It's beastly expensive at $36 and yes, worth it. But before you think you’re plunking down the big bucks on some no –name appellation, you might want to know that this S. Joseph-like terroir, and from vines quite near the appellation. The wine dances the line of dense and elegant. It's got a chalky, limestone minerality that is much appreciated. Underneath there's a touch of over ripe cherry and pruney plum in a syrah like silk texture and a nice tart acidic finish. So, yes, quite good. Interesting as a novelty, even a delicious wine, and I drank the bottle much too soon. It has a few years in it for sure.