
Red wine
Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, Saint-Joseph 2017
RRP £82.80
Fresh, distinctly fruity but not exuberantly so. There’s a gently woody, but not oaky, vein that runs through it. It has a tight frame and a very upright feel – still feels on the stiff side for now but will relax in time. A relatively tannic vintage, with plenty of grip, accentuated with a saline finish. Coming from the imposing 2017 vintage, this could be opened already, but it would be worthwhile waiting for a year or two. Savoury, sinewy.
Score
Wine Details
Colour
Red
Wine Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Syrah (100%)
Alcohol
14%
Bottle size
75cl
Drink dates
2020 - 2027
Origin
Country
France
Region
Rhône
Sub-region
Northern Rhône
Area
Saint-Joseph AOP
Tasting Information
Blind
No
Tasted by
Matt Walls