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 »
$92
/750ml
2022 Retail Average
94
/100
2022 Pro Rating
Jean‑Louis Chave’s 2022 Saint‑Joseph shows a confident, concentrated side of the appellation, with ripe cassis and black plum layered over hints of raspberry, violet, smoked spice and graphite. The palate is powerful yet polished, with dense but refined tannins giving shape to a long, savory, mineral-tinged finish that feels richer and more velvety than in many vintages.
Charcoal-grilled lamb chops with rosemary; Duck breast with black cherry jus; Lentil and wild 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.