Richard Portes

9.7

19. 1997. To appreciate this wine, you must wait. At its peak now, I think, but 10-15 years of life left. Rich, very long. Best of breed. No oxidation (unlike most l’Oree at this age). And more depth than Chave. Brilliant. And I have 2 more bottles! — 8 years ago

Max Kelly

9.0

Great value Rhone Syrah from the next generation of the Chave family. — 9 years ago

Rashed Chowdhury

9.0

One of the wines I had in 2008 that made me fall in love with wine was a Côte du Rhone by JL Chave "Mon Coeur". It's been a long time since I had a Rhone wine, I got this from Kermit Lynch shop in Berkeley, Cali. Nice notes of pepper and spice, gamy, good tannins from Syrah. Another good find from Kermit... Try this with steak that has fat, you will love this wine! — 10 years ago

Austin Ferrari

Wine Director Hillside Supper Club

10

Way better than chave, but that's just my opinion! — 10 years ago

Noelle Harman

9.3

Smoky, meaty, & funky mixed in with spice & black fruits. Aromas and flavors are truly Northern Rhône - complex & crazy. Love this! — 10 years ago

Steven W Alexander

10

One of Spain's greatest white wines. 08' was all baby Chave. Incredible — 12 years ago

Stan W

9.4

Beautiful notes of caramel. Lighter than Chave. — 8 years ago

Jordan Gianelli

9.2

Oily and beautiful. Not brimming with acidity that will shoot to the stars, but it's softer palate feel is welcomed and very pleasant to sip on. — 9 years ago

Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.4

Superb balance. Elegance. Typical pheromonal depth and complexity. Fades early though. — 10 years ago

Michael Perry

9.1

Excellent. — 10 years ago

Kyle Volkes

9.2

Grenache fruit dominant to begin, with the syrah waking later. Lots of life left. Vine selections from Chave, Rayas and Tempier. — 10 years ago

Philip Mallory

9.0

Reminds me of France. Of course. — 11 years ago

Collin-Peter Casey

Northern California Sales Manager Weygandt-Metzler Importing

9.8

Best there is! (Chave is tied) — 12 years ago

Martin Bergo

9.0

Getting better, but not for much longer? — 8 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.0

This is only $20. Ridiculous value from ex-Chave winemaker. — 9 years ago

Mark Wilson

9.3

Very good white. 90% Rosanne grapes from Rhone valley in southern France. One of the better whites I have had. Medium sweetness very good flavor Had at Armas weekend. — 10 years ago

Michael Wilson

9.3

It's like butta, jiggy baby.

Bowfinger — 10 years ago

Louis Schofield

Sommelier/Wine Merchant East End Cellars

9.8

Very good northern Rhône. Ripe, savoury, oh so clean and balanced. — 10 years ago

Mark Kosmicki

9.9

What do you drink after 13 vintages of chave blanc? Wow! — 11 years ago

Magnavita Cellars

9.6

Bright yellow with golden hue. Slight oxidation on the nose, but pleasant cooked golden apple & almond notes. Flavors are soft dried apple & slight vanilla cream. There is a dry mineral aspect as well. Acidity, length & complexity all medium with a slight sherry note. — 12 years ago