2015 Saint-Joseph Rouge, J. L. Chave

TASTING NOTES

"Inky ruby. Pungent, deeply pitched aromas of cassis, black raspberry, candied licorice and violet are complicated by suggestions of olive and smoky minerals. Smooth and seamless on the palate, offering impressively concentrated black and blue fruit and floral pastille flavors and a sexy spicecake flourish. Becomes sweeter and livelier with air, with slow-building tannins adding grip to the extremely long, sappy and floral-accented finish." Stephen Tanzer, Vinous.com
(AG, 04/17/2018)

Rating: 94
Drink from: 2024-2032

"The 2015 Saint Joseph has some delicate florals but is marked more by ripeness and power. Dark fruit, black olive and even some tarry notes feature prominently in this medium to full-bodied wine that’s supple, spicy and long on the finish." Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #234
(WA, 12/29/2017)

Rating: 93
Drink from: 2020-2035

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