🍷🎤 Wine of the Week | December 01-07

Les Challeys Saint Joseph Delas 2023

🍇 Varietal: Syrah

🍇 Vintage: 2023

🌍 Region: Saint Joseph AOC, Northern Rhône, France

🪨 Terroir: Granite hillside vineyards that create minerality and lift

🍇 Winemaker: Delas Frères

👃 Nose: Red berries, violets, and gentle pepper spice

👄 Palate: Silky and expressive with cherry, raspberry, and subtle mineral edges

✨ Finish: Fresh, elegant, and beautifully textured

🧱 Structure: Medium bodied with refined tannins

🍷 Aging: Light oak influence to maintain purity

🍷 Alcohol: 14 percent

💵 Price Range: $35 to $45

🎶 Music Pairing: 80s Soul Classic and JAZZ is not DEAD EP 1 to 3

This Saint Joseph is a bright and expressive Syrah that blends finesse and energy. Floral notes meet soft spice and juicy red fruit, making it a perfect partner for soulful 80s rhythms and modern jazz explorations. Smooth, balanced, and endlessly drinkable.