Domaine Jean-Louis Chave
Saint-Joseph Syrah
St. Joseph, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Popped and poured; consumed over two days. Consistent notes throughout. The 2018 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave "Saint-Joseph" pours a deep purple color with an almost opaque core. Medium+ (high?) viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, a little reductive and loaded with black, blue and red fruits, deli case, black olives, cocoa, purple flowers and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, rich and savory. Alcohol is high but it's in balance. This was a great pairing with grilled lamb chops. Drink now with patience or enjoy through 2038. FWIW, this bottle was enjoyed alongside a 2016 Christopher Tynan Syrah "Judge Family Vineyard" and while this bottle of Chave Saint-Joseph was really, really good. The Tynan was special.
Popped and poured; consumed over two days. Consistent notes throughout. The 2018 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave "Saint-Joseph" pours a deep purple color with an almost opaque core. Medium+ (high?) viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, a little reductive and loaded with black, blue and red fruits, deli case, black olives, cocoa, purple flowers and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, rich and savory. Alcohol is high but it's in balance. This was a great pairing with grilled lamb chops. Drink now with patience or enjoy through 2038. FWIW, this bottle was enjoyed alongside a 2016 Christopher Tynan Syrah "Judge Family Vineyard" and while this bottle of Chave Saint-Joseph was really, really good. The Tynan was special.
Aug 18th, 2023
The Emperor has no clothes. 15% and showing it. Smells hot. Refined hot wine. Really a bad showing.
The Emperor has no clothes. 15% and showing it. Smells hot. Refined hot wine. Really a bad showing.
Jul 17th, 2023
Complex structure but a little too much spice and funk
Complex structure but a little too much spice and funk
Feb 22nd, 2023
Outstanding expression of Hermitage. Full bodied Syrah but less of the hammer that I’m used to with many of the CA versions.
Outstanding expression of Hermitage. Full bodied Syrah but less of the hammer that I’m used to with many of the CA versions.
Aug 16th, 2022Amazing in Christmas dinner with lasagna
Amazing in Christmas dinner with lasagna
Dec 26th, 2021
