Domaine Jean-Louis Chave
Offerus Saint-Joseph Syrah
Could have waited a few more years, but classic st Joseph with black pepper, dark cherries and gaminess!
Could have waited a few more years, but classic st Joseph with black pepper, dark cherries and gaminess!
3 people found it helpfulNov 11th, 2014Really tannic (the hard stemmy type), dark, olive, lavender, rather dense. Either needs more time in bottle or less stems in the cuve
Really tannic (the hard stemmy type), dark, olive, lavender, rather dense. Either needs more time in bottle or less stems in the cuve
Apr 4th, 2016A juicy nicely acidic restrained Syrah. They only make these in the Northern Rhone where they can keep Brix under control. And $29 for Chave Wow!
A juicy nicely acidic restrained Syrah. They only make these in the Northern Rhone where they can keep Brix under control. And $29 for Chave Wow!
Oct 19th, 2015Spicy hard black currant. Nice acidity and bright fruit. $38.99
Spicy hard black currant. Nice acidity and bright fruit. $38.99
Mar 5th, 2014Really young but a little time in a decanter did it justice
Really young but a little time in a decanter did it justice
Dec 11th, 2013Sales Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant
This is finally opening up. Still brooding and tannic, but a nice streak of acid is emerging to balance all of the dark berry, olive and chocolate.
This is finally opening up. Still brooding and tannic, but a nice streak of acid is emerging to balance all of the dark berry, olive and chocolate.
Apr 4th, 2016