2023 Saint-Joseph, Domaine Les Alexandrins

• Style: Poised Northern Rhône Syrah
• Taste: Dark fruit density, bright stony freshness, wild berries, grilled meat
• Food: Roasted meats, braised beef, aged cheeses, game
• Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night
• Serve: 13–15°C, now through 2030

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

This 2023 Saint-Joseph unfolds with rare balance: dark fruit density meets bright, stony freshness that keeps everything poised rather than heavy. The nose layers wild berries and grilled meat aromatics over warm stone, building a case for why Northern Rhône matters. Black fruit richness and flinty minerality create a wine equally at home with roasted lamb, braised beef short ribs, or aged hard cheeses. Acidity cuts clean, tannins are fine-grained, and alcohol settles at 13.5%—all the numbers point to a wine built to drink now and over the next 5–7 years.

The Winery — Domaine Les Alexandrins

Founded in 2009 by viticulturalist Alexandre Caso and winemaker Guillaume Sorrel (son of Hermitage producer Marc Sorrel), the Domaine has become a quiet pillar of the Northern Rhône since moving into their purpose-built winery in Tain-l'Hermitage in 2019. Today run by Nicolas Jaboulet and Alexandre, with Benoît Busseuil handling winemaking, they work only fruit from their own vineyards—no purchased grapes—which shows in the clarity and consistency of what they make. Hand-harvested fruit from four hectares of sustainably tended vines spent three days in cold soak before fermentation, then aged in two-year-old large barrels for fifteen months. The 2023 vintage proved challenging across France, with erratic spring weather and summer hail, but they navigated those pressures expertly, delivering a wine of real poise and balance.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Roasted meats, braised beef, aged cheeses, and game all find their match in this Saint-Joseph. The mineral snap and fine-grained tannins make it equally compelling for Sunday lunch or a date night at home. If you've been exploring our France selection and want a modern expression of this storied region, this is a natural next step. Those already familiar with our Syrah & Shiraz selection will find this holds its own against much pricier names. Serve at 13–15°C to let the stony freshness and wild fruit character breathe fully.