Domaine Jean Louis Chave - Saint Joseph 2018
Price: $89.00
Producer | Domaine Jean Louis Chave |
Country | France |
Region | Rhone |
Varietal | Syrah |
Vintage | 2018 |
Sku | 794244 |
Size | 750ml |
For the better part of the past decade, Jean-Louis Chave has spent much of his time in St. Joseph bolstering his vineyard holdings. He revealed this to us when we visited his Domain back in January (it seems so long ago). Jean-Louis wears his passion for the region on his sleeve and he is proud of his work. Of course he should be. Not only for the quality of the wines he produces here but because of the huge investment he's put into the project. With steep hillsides that can only be worked by hand, it took him 15 years to plant one of his vineyards
Jean-Louis says he views his work here as a reclamation project. Though his name infinitely famous in Hermitage, here, in St. Joseph he is working to restoring his family's legacy in the area. Highlighting the granite in his vineyards, Chave pulls wonderful expressions of syrah in his 2017 vintage. This is not to be missed.
Wine Spectator: 95 Points
Very pure and refined, with flavors of plum, cassis and bitter cherry layered seamlessly, while a piercing sanguine note and flecks of savory, black tea and sweet bay peek in throughout. Fine-grained on the finish. Lovely. Best from 2023 through 2035. —J.M.
Vinous Media: 94 Points
Saturated violet color. Mineral-accented blackberry, cherry-cola and olive scents show fine delineation and an exotic spice nuance. Densely packed but lively as well, offering intense dark fruit preserve and olive flavors that are complemented by candied violet, espresso and cracked pepper notes. Shows excellent concentration as well as energy, closing with bright mineral cut, harmonious tannins and strong, floral-driven persistence. (JR)
Wine Advocate: 93-95 Points
Still in component parts, the 2018 Saint Joseph should be another winner. The least concentrated, yet still exceptional Chalaix (92 - 94) displayed enticing notes of violets, blueberries and licorice; the Dardouille (93 - 95) was lusher and suppler, loaded with black cherries; and the Bachasson (94 - 96) was the most complex, mixing herbs and licorice with plummy fruit. (JC)
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