Pale lemon and lime. A nose of exquisite finesse, gorgeous quality of fruit which is lifted, stylish yet mouth-filling and very long. A clear step up from the already fine regular Bourgogne Chardonnay !
The 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape has drunk well for most of its life and has tons of charm. Sweet cherries, kirsch, olive, spice, cured meats and licorice all emerge from this mature, elegant and layered Chateauneuf du Pape that's ideal for drinking over the ...
The delicious 2010 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is just at the beginning of its broad drinking window, showcasing vivid notes of spice box, tobacco, dried red fruits and a dash of forest floor. Firmly concentrated and braced by ripe tannins, the 2010 is a full-...
Leading off the 2022s, gorgeous red and black fruits, spice, pepper, and bouquet garni define the 2022 Saint Joseph. Very focused and layered on the palate, it shows medium to full-bodied richness and elegant tannins. It's very much in the sunny yet struc...
Among the finest expressions of the 2021 vintage with finessed ripeness and understated polish. Earthy and salty offering sanguine animal notes and well-integrated white pepper freshness. Cashmere tannins are softened yet still keep a gentle grip on the f...
The 2021s here are certainly strong wines in the vintage. The 2021 Saint Joseph is a healthy dense ruby/purple hue and offers textbook Saint Joseph aromas and flavors of black fruit (there's a hint of red fruit as well), graphite, ground pepper, and some ...
Original sale price $179
As with the 2020 L'Hermitage, I tasted this wine in its components, shortly before blending and bottling. This vintage is highly successful at Chave, and this wine, which would qualify as the gateway bottling made from estate fruit, looks to be outstan...