2016 J.L. Chave Sélection St. Joseph Offerus

Community Tasting Notes (49) Avg Score: 90.1 points

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  2/1/2024 - JCH2019 wrote: 91 Points

  Delightful nose; cinnamon, violets, sandalwood. In the mouth, soft, well integrated tannins, raspberries, plums added. Very nice. Peak drinking.

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  10/27/2023 - skurtz Likes this wine: 90 Points

  From coravin into a 250 ml decanter for an hour. Smooth sandalwood and cinnamon nose, on the palate, a light to medium bodied expression of black berries, acid, and tannins. Less complex than I was expecting, perhaps this would benefit from more air time in the decanter. Tonight with steamed dumplings. Decanted on Day 2, much better after 1-2h of air time, more integration and well paired with panang curry dinner. 89/90

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  10/25/2023 - Stoic Warrior Likes this wine:

  Even better than last bottle. Juicy. Savory. Round. Robust. Thoroughly enjoyable.

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  10/22/2023 - JCH2019 wrote: 90 Points

  Fabulous. A point

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  7/31/2023 - COWineLover wrote: 91 Points

  Pnp with about 30 minutes of aeration before drinking. Opaque. Aromatically unmistakably Northern Rhone with the garrigue, violets, hint of iodine, crushed black fruit, incense, and smoked meats. On the palate this has a beautiful complement of juicy black fruits, energetic acidity, chewy yet fine tannins coating the salted meats, herb de Provence, and other dried herbs. Good length with fine balance with the wine evolving from attack to finish and nothing out of place. I have found many St. Joseph wines can be rustic and unbalanced, but not this bottle. Absolutely blows away a 2014 Chateau Gloria I had the day prior. Likely quite enjoyable through 2030 with the acidity and great fruit.

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