From a couple of south-facing slopes, the 2017 Saint Joseph les Pierres was aged in a high proportion of new oak, but it comes across as a classy hint of pencil shavings and crushed stone. Those cedary and spicy notes accent black cherries and plums in this medium to full-bodied wine. Plush and velvety in feel, with a solid core of fruit, this looks to have a decade of longevity.