Jean-Louis Chave • Saint-Joseph, France
Jean-Louis Chave’s Saint-Joseph is a pure Syrah from steep granite slopes on the northern Rhône’s west bank, crafted as…Jean-Louis Chave’s Saint-Joseph is a pure Syrah from steep granite slopes on the northern Rhône’s west bank, crafted as a refined, terroir-driven counterpart to the estate’s famed Hermitage. Typically medium-bodied yet intensely flavored, i…Learn More »
$98
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
92
/100
2021 Pro Rating
Red berries, gentle spice and a lifted floral note define the 2021 Jean-Louis Chave Saint-Joseph, with hints of cured meat, earth and leafy complexity adding depth. Medium-bodied and finely etched, it’s bright and precise on the palate, carried by fresh acidity and a subtle salinity on the finish that speaks to its mineral backbone.
Roast chicken with herbs de Provence; Grilled lamb chops; Lentil and mushroom stew
Jean-Louis Chave’s Saint-Joseph is a pure Syrah from steep granite slopes on the northern Rhône’s west bank, crafted as a refined, terroir-driven counterpart to the estate’s famed Hermitage. Typically medium-bodied yet intensely flavored, it marries dark and red fruits with notes of smoke, pepper, olives and sanguine, iron-tinged minerality, delivered in a remarkably silky, elegant frame that drinks well on release but gains complexity with time in bottle.