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Score 93/100 · Drink 2006-2021, Robert Parker, Feb 2006

One of the finest St.-Josephs I have ever tasted is Chave’s 2003. Revealing gorgeously thick, rich notes of raspberries, creme de cassis, licorice, black truffles, and spice box, it boasts superlative fruit, a voluptuous texture, medium to full body, and silky tannin. This beauty should drink well for 10-15 years. Importer: Langdon-Shiverick, Cleveland, OH; tel. (216) 861-6800

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92
92/100

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93
93/100

Robert Parker

92
90-93/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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90 - 93 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 90-93/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Jan 2005

Bright ruby-red. Spicy black fruits, licorice and an almost tarry ripeness on the nose. Liqueur-like ripeness of cherry and blackberry fruit, with hints of spice and fruitcake. Large-scaled and chewy for this wine; uncompromisingly dry but already boasts extraordinary volume for Saint-Joseph. Should be superb.

About the producer

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave 1:1
Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

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.

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Red

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Dry

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