Domaine Jean-Louis Chave
Circa J.L. Chave Sélection Saint-Joseph Roussanne
St. Joseph, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Gorgeous Easter Wine. Honeysuckle and white wild flowers jumping out of the glass, smelling lush and sweet. It’s dry though, high levels of acid but nothing chalky. Instead, tropical and stone fruits, peaches, a bit of salt yet very floral. Soft and smooth, not too creamy.
Gorgeous Easter Wine. Honeysuckle and white wild flowers jumping out of the glass, smelling lush and sweet. It’s dry though, high levels of acid but nothing chalky. Instead, tropical and stone fruits, peaches, a bit of salt yet very floral. Soft and smooth, not too creamy.
Apr 21st, 2019
Weekly Wednesday Wine Committee. Incredible hosting by Joe. 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds, 1 dessert wine, all tasted blind.
I called this Marsanne/Roussanne Blend, so I was pretty close. It was waxy and had smoked honeycomb with sea salt. Savory in character but light.
Weekly Wednesday Wine Committee. Incredible hosting by Joe. 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds, 1 dessert wine, all tasted blind.
I called this Marsanne/Roussanne Blend, so I was pretty close. It was waxy and had smoked honeycomb with sea salt. Savory in character but light.
Leaps from the glass with honeysuckle and white peach. Slightly richer on the palate showing additional pear and some toasted white oak leading to a nice rich finish. A great winter time white that should improve over a few years but is delicious now.
Leaps from the glass with honeysuckle and white peach. Slightly richer on the palate showing additional pear and some toasted white oak leading to a nice rich finish. A great winter time white that should improve over a few years but is delicious now.
Dec 11th, 2018Flavors of alcohol, paint remover, and nose of turpentine.
Flavors of alcohol, paint remover, and nose of turpentine.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 19th, 2019The aromatics are insane. Floral and fruit jumps from the glass. Blueberry. Honeysuckle. Bright and lovely. The body is substantial and requires food. Thick and rich. Opening took over 45mins.
The aromatics are insane. Floral and fruit jumps from the glass. Blueberry. Honeysuckle. Bright and lovely. The body is substantial and requires food. Thick and rich. Opening took over 45mins.
Sep 6th, 2020
Young however it was ready to drink. Lots of supple citrus. Would recommend another year or so in the bottle. Potential for a great white Northern Rhône!
Young however it was ready to drink. Lots of supple citrus. Would recommend another year or so in the bottle. Potential for a great white Northern Rhône!
Sep 2nd, 2019
Straw-yellow in color. Aromas of cream and citrus (like lemon meringue pie), vanilla, minerality, and grass. Balanced combination of sweet and acidic, and a smooth yet crisp finish.
Straw-yellow in color. Aromas of cream and citrus (like lemon meringue pie), vanilla, minerality, and grass. Balanced combination of sweet and acidic, and a smooth yet crisp finish.
May 12th, 2019