Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Delicate and smooth, medley of dark cherry and red fruits, bright acidity, medium tannins and very silky finish. A terrific value taking into account where it comes from. 2022 vintage is at its peak now! Paired with grilled veggies! — 10 days ago

Doug Powers

9.2

Rich and ripe red cherry aromas and flavors, firm yet ripe tannic structure, very nice length, this has improved — a lot — since my last bottle, medium-long finish, very fine Lirac!! — 4 months ago

with Jim

Vanessa

9.3

It’s always a resounding ‘YES’ for JL Chave!!

That includes this luscious and concentrated Syrah from Saint-Joseph AOC in the Northern Rhône of France.

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is a benchmark and icon of the Rhône Valley – a family-run operation since 1481 – with an entire range of deliciousness through the Domaine Jean-Louis Chave and JL Chave Selection portfolios.

This wine is deep ruby, trending on purple. It has pronounced aromas and flavors of boysenberry, blueberry, black cherry, cassis, pomegranate, also violet, bacon, sanguine, saddle leather, pipe tobacco, clove, cigar, damp earth, and black peppercorn. Alcohol is high (14.5% ABV) with medium (+) fine-grained and well-integrated tannins, medium (+) acidity, a medium (+) body, and a long, elegant finish.

It has a rustic and savory character with robust dark fruit notes; it’s layered, complex, structured, and age-worthy, benefitting from decanting. Still, it’s tasting wonderfully now.

Cheers to JL Chave and treasures of the Rhône!! — 10 months ago

with Deked1

Gabriella Boros

9.9

As close to perfect as possible. This 2016 vintage was dipped inn2024 with great pleasure. Beautiful fruits of cherry rounded by a nice tannin finish. The wine opened up and by the last sip the tannin complimented the cherry to a more oaky finish. Outstanding. On the occasion of welcoming Anna home! — a month ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Bright ruby color. Aromas of black cherry, black currant and wet soil. The palate is full of black fruit, kirsch, black licorice and baking spices. Note of earthy dried mushrooms on the finish. Medium bodied and well balanced acidity. No sign of oak aging. Solid. Thanks for opening this one, Keith S! — 5 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Medium Ruby with red fruit and floral aromas, from 40-year old vines, aged in concrete tanks for 9 months. On the palate flavors of red plum, cherry, rose petals and earthy mint. Vivid acidity, medium fine tannins, dry with a medium+ finish. Very good, bottle age will benefit! Organic. — a year ago

Jane Nuss

9.0

Medium plum-toned ruby in color, with aromas of strawberry, tart red cherry, banana, raspberry, and cranberry. Dry with medium-plus acidity and a medium body. Bright, balanced, and refreshing.
— a month ago

Conrad Green

9.3

Lovely plum and sour cherry. A bit tight. Bright. — 2 months ago

with Matt and Paul

Mark S.

9.0

Cherry red. Strawberry, wild berry, violet. Raspberry, blueberry. Herbaceous. 2 hours. Deep and smooth. Quite high viscosity, full body. Rose. Spices. Slight sweet. Aromatic, Juicy. Still acidic ++. Dry. Good match with beef. With good potential. Louis Latour Gevrey Chambertin 20 @9350, Felicit, 240720, 90 — 6 months ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.0

Bitter cherry, licorice, tobacco, violet. — a year ago