Josh Morgenthau

9.3

This is still very pretty, lots of nice texture, nuance, impeccable balance. Confectionary, fennel seed and floral nose, mineral, tangy, licorice root palate. Still some freshness but it may be time to drink up. What a steal this was. — 2 days ago

Jeffrey Woo

9.1

Dark garnet hue. Aromas and flavors of cherry, oak, raspberry, rose petal, sage, strawberry, and tar. Light bodied, with plus tannins and high acidity. Length finish of baking spice and red fruits. Floral and fruit bouquet. Very easy drinking. — 2 months ago

Phil Kessling

9.0

Bought a couple of bottles of this for myself. Marsanne-Roussane blend from a biodynamic grower. Wright and body, and a richer fruit profile. Doesn’t have the oak of their Condrieu. — 6 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.4

2015 vintage. — 7 months ago

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!! — a month ago

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Davor

9.4

The Best Cabernet Sauvignon Wine in Hilton la Romania — 4 months ago

Mark Abellera

9.1

from what i remember, it was a hit! — 7 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2019 vintage. Last tasted 10.26.22 (9.3). Decanted, chilled down to upper-50's and tasted after 45 minutes. Great color. Medium-heavy body. Still great spice presence and fairly plush. 3.28.24. — a month ago

Severn Goodwin

9.3

Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany, Pauleé Dinner; 2 February 2024 at Lake Ridge Restaurant, Round Lake, NY

Red, companion WOTN for me, so lively! — 3 months ago

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8.9

The 2013 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru has a slightly dusty bouquet at first, more black than red fruit, cooked meats, a touch of sous-bois and singed leather. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly rustic tannins. For a Grand Cru, I would have wanted more depth and grip, though that said, it is fresh with a pleasant dash of balsamic on the finish. Fine. (Neal Martin, Vinous, October 2023)
— 7 months ago