Image of Chave St. Joseph Rouge from Domaine Jean-Louis Chave
Image of Chave St. Joseph Rouge from Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Chave St. Joseph Rouge 2022

Vintage: 2022

$109.99

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is a renowned producer in the Rhône Valley, celebrated for its exceptional expressions of Syrah. The Chave St. Joseph Rouge is crafted from 100% Syrah grapes, sourced from the steep, granite-laden slopes of the St. Joseph appellation. The winemaking process involves traditional fermentation techniques, followed by aging in French oak barrels, which imparts a subtle complexity to the wine. This wine exhibits a deep, ruby color and offers a rich bouquet of dark berries, black pepper, and earthy undertones. On the palate, it is full-bodied with well-integrated tannins and a vibrant acidity, leading to a long, elegant finish. It pairs beautifully with grilled meats, hearty stews, and aged cheeses.

Professional Scores

94

The 2022 Saint Joseph is classic Saint Joseph with its darker currant plum and cassis-driven fruits as well as incredible minerality. It's deep medium to full-bodied has lots of tannins the classic austerity of the appellation and a great finish. It's going to need some bottle age but you can easily put this up with the crème de la crème of the appellation. This iconic estate continues to hold the line on what constitutes a truly great Hermitage both red and white and there are few vinous treats better than a tasting with Jean-Louis Chave in his cellar in Mauve. Looking at the wines reviewed here the 2022s were tasted from barrel and this is a ripe sunny yet also tannic vintage that?s going to benefit from its élevage as well as require bottle age. They remind me slightly of Chave's 1998 although as I say in the review I think there's a touch more sun-kissed fruit in the 2022s. The 2021s are beautiful elegant seamless wines and you'll be hard pressed to do better in the vintage. These aren't massive wines but they have pretty complex and classic profiles that will drink well with just a few years of bottle age. On another level the 2020s are powerful massive wines that remind me slightly of the 2010s (or is it 2009s?). They have tons of baby fat and are already fun to taste but these are built for the long haul.

Jeb Dunnuck
750mL