2020 Pierre Gonon Saint Joseph

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Still in barrels at the time of my visit, Jean Gonon blended a representative sample for me to review. The 2020 Saint Joseph is classic Gonon, with a complex nose of crushed stone, violets, cherries and blueberries; a palate that's medium to full-bodied, concentrated and tannic yet silky; and a finish that's vibrant and long. Drink 2023-2035.
93-95 points
Joe Czerwinski - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The refined 2020 Saint-Joseph hits the palate with great concentration and a juicy core of red fruits. Pencil shavings, crushed violets and cedar add more layers. Maintaining spot-on balance and neatly framed by polished tannins, the 2020 Saint-Joseph is classic Gonon. It is less ripe and flamboyant than the 2018 or 2019, but offers more substance than the 2021, concludes with lifting energy on the savory finish. Drink 2026-2038.
94 points
Nicolas Greinacher - Vinous

Showing consistently, and certainly giving some perspective with regards to the 2021, the 2020 Saint Joseph is gorgeously rich and textured, medium to full-bodied aromas and flavors of ripe black fruits, roasted herbs, and earth, floral nuances. Despite its wealth of fruit, there’s plenty of structure here, and if anything, it’s showing more structure and tannic grip today. It deserves 3-4 years and will evolve gracefully over the following decade with ease. This is a brilliant Saint Joseph. Drink 2027-2038.
94+ points
Jeb Dunnuck

A classic expression of Saint-Joseph - fruit melded with black olive - this has body but is light in tannin, while the acidity is low but balanced. An elegant, juicy, very drinkable vintage with moderate alcohol, lower than the 2019. The wine had just been transferred to tank post-élevage at the time of tasting, so was showing quite closed; it may well improve and show better after bottling. Drink 2022-2030.
93 points
Matt Walls - Decanter