Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Saint-Joseph Syrah

9.153 ratings
9.217 pro ratings
St. Joseph, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Ryan Mullins

Need an hour to wake up but damn fine

Need an hour to wake up but damn fine

Nov 3rd, 2018
Garrett Pierce

Sales Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant

8.9

Very interesting combination of the kind of dark fruit you'd expect from an 09, but with tons of electric acidity and freshness. It wasn't necessarily balanced, but it kept me intrigued. Showed the usual Syrah pepper and gunpowder before tightening up after an hour opened.

Very interesting combination of the kind of dark fruit you'd expect from an 09, but with tons of electric acidity and freshness. It wasn't necessarily balanced, but it kept me intrigued. Showed the usual Syrah pepper and gunpowder before tightening up after an hour opened.

1 person found it helpfulJun 12th, 2014
Chris MacLean

Long and metallic, with enveloping dark fruit and olive notes.

Long and metallic, with enveloping dark fruit and olive notes.

Dec 25th, 2016
Chris MacLean

Worth every one of my 60 dollars, and a few more.

Worth every one of my 60 dollars, and a few more.

Apr 11th, 2015
Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

8.2

Overly aged nose for its youth, plastic and meaty nose, muddled palate.

Overly aged nose for its youth, plastic and meaty nose, muddled palate.

Feb 11th, 2015
Kenneth Gustavsson

This is great Syrah, powerful with great finesse.

This is great Syrah, powerful with great finesse.

Mar 22nd, 2014
William Tigertt

Owner/Wine Director Freemans Restaurant, Peels, Gothic Wine

8.5

Little young.

Little young.

Oct 13th, 2013
Richard Betts

Master Sommelier/Winemaker/Mezcalero Saint Glinglin, Sombra

10

How many licks, er, gulps does it take to get to the...... Oh, anyhow, slurpy flippin good!

How many licks, er, gulps does it take to get to the...... Oh, anyhow, slurpy flippin good!

Dec 28th, 2012
Alex Jones

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

Deliciousness.

Deliciousness.

Feb 28th, 2016
Dyann Panepinto

Wine pairing dinner with Coles May 2018 2009 vintage - so good!

Wine pairing dinner with Coles May 2018 2009 vintage - so good!

Apr 8th, 2018