Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Saint-Joseph Syrah

9.337 ratings
8.96 pro ratings
St. Joseph, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.4

Unfortunately disappointing. Lacked structure, definition and energy. A bit too rich and clumsy. Not modern but lots of new world fruit. Hopefully it sheds some baby fat and transforms but unlikely.

Unfortunately disappointing. Lacked structure, definition and energy. A bit too rich and clumsy. Not modern but lots of new world fruit. Hopefully it sheds some baby fat and transforms but unlikely.

Jan 4th, 2021
Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.3

Rich and flabby. Lacked texture. Classic n Rhône notes back no energy or crunch.

Rich and flabby. Lacked texture. Classic n Rhône notes back no energy or crunch.

Dec 2nd, 2020
Ashley Loafman

Unbelievable. Velvety smooth. Alluring aroma. Drinking well now but will definitely improve over many many years.

Unbelievable. Velvety smooth. Alluring aroma. Drinking well now but will definitely improve over many many years.

Mar 24th, 2020
Thijs Hendriks

Excellent St. Joseph!

Excellent St. Joseph!

Jan 9th, 2022
Dan D.
9.3

Class Syrah with ribeye

Class Syrah with ribeye

Apr 6th, 2021
Colin Cahoon

Tart red fruit, mulled fruit, anise, spice, lavender, and oak on the nose. Raspberry, cranberry, cinnamon, clove, licorice, cola, dark chocolate, and chocolate covered cherries. Smooth and well balanced. Medium plus alcohol, medium tannin, and high acid.

Tart red fruit, mulled fruit, anise, spice, lavender, and oak on the nose. Raspberry, cranberry, cinnamon, clove, licorice, cola, dark chocolate, and chocolate covered cherries. Smooth and well balanced. Medium plus alcohol, medium tannin, and high acid.

Feb 20th, 2021
Ben Christen

Singing. Beautiful Syrah on a cool night.

Singing. Beautiful Syrah on a cool night.

Dec 12th, 2020
Charles York

St Joseph, still tight. Took time to open, kick off the astringency, and hit the smooth currant fruit.

St Joseph, still tight. Took time to open, kick off the astringency, and hit the smooth currant fruit.

Oct 25th, 2020
Ben Christen

Just delicious!

Just delicious!

Apr 16th, 2020