2017 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Selection Saint-Joseph Offerus
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Very dark blackish, purplish crimson. Intense, meaty nose that may be just the job with tonight's partridge. Spicy and treacly nose. Very smooth tannins initially and polished fruit, with a backlash of fine tannins and acidity on the end but sweet on the way to the dry finish. Very fine for the money and relatively accessible. Lightly salty; hugely savoury. This almost qualifies as luscious! GV (JR)
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Opaque magenta. Mineral- and spice-accented dark berry and cherry aromas are complemented by a smoky nuance that builds with air. Concentrated blackberry and bitter cherry flavors show very good depth and take a sweeter turn on the back half. Finishes emphatically spicy and quite long, with supple, well-knit tannins lending shape to clinging cherry and floral pastille notes.
About the producer
The Chaves have been growing grapes in the Northern Rhône since 1481. Jean-Louis Chave is the 16th generation to head up the family domaine, having taken over from his father in 1992.