Domaine Jean-Louis Chave
Offerus Saint-Joseph Syrah
St. Joseph, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Blackberry, cherry, blood, herbs, grilled herbs, underbrush, leather olive brine, licorice
Intense acidity and really lifted on the palate and extra savory on the finish
Personally I enjoy the animal barnyard smell — my apartment is beginning to have that aroma as well
Blackberry, cherry, blood, herbs, grilled herbs, underbrush, leather olive brine, licorice
Intense acidity and really lifted on the palate and extra savory on the finish
Personally I enjoy the animal barnyard smell — my apartment is beginning to have that aroma as well
Pretty food today but will be better in a few years. Dark cherry, smoke and pepper but well balanced and light on feet. Will hard hard not to open more of these. Will age and a bargain for the price.
Pretty food today but will be better in a few years. Dark cherry, smoke and pepper but well balanced and light on feet. Will hard hard not to open more of these. Will age and a bargain for the price.
Jun 23rd, 2020
What a lovely Syrah comes from the north of the Rhône Valley, from my favorite St. Joseph.
🍇The domain extends over the longest river stretch in the north of the Rhône. The nature of the soil is very reminiscent of the neighboring Hermitage: granite, with the addition of sand and gravel, the east-facing slope receives less sunlight than the Hermitage, which results in slightly fewer berries, but it knows how to create competition for the Hermitage, Cote Rotie or Cornas.
🍇It usually doesn't need much time in the bottle compared to Cote-Rotei or Hermitage, and the prices are more affordable, which is why it's a particular favorite of mine.
🍇 It has power, infinite tannins run through it, ripe and delicate, perfect seasoning and lots of harmony. It has character, it has depth, full body, 14% alcohol, it has aromas and flavors of smoke, refined barrel, herbs and lots and lots of red and black fruit, maybe raspberry, maybe black cherry, maybe plum.
🍇The finish is soft, long and caressing.
🍇 Elegant, young, full of life, opened before its time, but I really loved it.
Cheers ! 🌿🥂
(From "Raisins in Facebook- it's all about wine and good people"
What a lovely Syrah comes from the north of the Rhône Valley, from my favorite St. Joseph.
🍇The domain extends over the longest river stretch in the north of the Rhône. The nature of the soil is very reminiscent of the neighboring Hermitage: granite, with the addition of sand and gravel, the east-facing slope receives less sunlight than the Hermitage, which results in slightly fewer berries, but it knows how to create competition for the Hermitage, Cote Rotie or Cornas.
🍇It usually doesn't need much time in the bottle compared to Cote-Rotei or Hermitage, and the prices are more affordable, which is why it's a particular favorite of mine.
🍇 It has power, infinite tannins run through it, ripe and delicate, perfect seasoning and lots of harmony. It has character, it has depth, full body, 14% alcohol, it has aromas and flavors of smoke, refined barrel, herbs and lots and lots of red and black fruit, maybe raspberry, maybe black cherry, maybe plum.
🍇The finish is soft, long and caressing.
🍇 Elegant, young, full of life, opened before its time, but I really loved it.
Cheers ! 🌿🥂
(From "Raisins in Facebook- it's all about wine and good people"
Across the river ... just as good. Griffith.
Across the river ... just as good. Griffith.
Mar 22nd, 2021
Ripe, and a bit lackluster. None of the cooler climate Syrah markers other than maybe a little smoke and black pepper. Nice structure, but a little boring.
Ripe, and a bit lackluster. None of the cooler climate Syrah markers other than maybe a little smoke and black pepper. Nice structure, but a little boring.
Feb 17th, 2021
Very ripe black fruit, charred wood, some herb garden, light grip, and strong finish.
Very ripe black fruit, charred wood, some herb garden, light grip, and strong finish.
Dec 8th, 2020
Quite nice. Dark fruits. More accessible - even with limited air - than I expected. Still a good bit of freshness / refreshing acidity. At $26 a good value. Tasty.
Quite nice. Dark fruits. More accessible - even with limited air - than I expected. Still a good bit of freshness / refreshing acidity. At $26 a good value. Tasty.
Nov 26th, 2020