94 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "[$85 list] Inky ruby. An expansive bouquet evokes ripe black and blue fruits, candied flowers and smoky bacon, along with suggestions of olive and pipe tobacco. Densely packed, spice-accented blackberry and cherry liqueur flavors show fine delineation and energetic lift thanks to a core of juicy acidity. A mineral nuance arrives with air and carries through a long, velvety finish framed by round, well-knit tannins. Drink: 2024-2032. (Apr 2020)"
93-94 points James Suckling: "Final blend in tank, immediately prior to bottling. This has fresh and exotic red fruit with plenty of spice and tarry nuances, plenty of fragrance and dry stony aromas, too. Elegant and plush with complex texture. The tannins are gently grippy. Finishes with chocolate and spice. Best from 2025. (10/6/20)"
93+ points Jeb Dunnuck: "Moving to the reds and starting with the 2017 Saint Joseph, this beauty offers classic notes of earthy dark fruits, bacon fat, ground pepper, and black olives. Coming from a mix of terroirs, all in the southern part of the appellation, it’s medium to full-bodied, has ample concentration, and considerable elegance, all pointing to it evolving gracefully for over a decade. Drink: 2020-2030. (12/12/19)"
91-93 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "Just a wonderfully fun, joyous expression of the appellation, Chave's 2017 Saint Joseph was set to be bottled the day after my visit. It blends lots from Chalaix, Dardouille, Les Oliviers, Bachasson, and Le Clos Florentin into a medium to full-bodied wine loaded with cherries and delicate herbal nuances. Silky and crisp on the finish, it can be enjoyed now and anytime over the next 5-6 years. Drink: 2019-2025. (Dec 2019)"
93-94 points James Suckling: "Final blend in tank, immediately prior to bottling. This has fresh and exotic red fruit with plenty of spice and tarry nuances, plenty of fragrance and dry stony aromas, too. Elegant and plush with complex texture. The tannins are gently grippy. Finishes with chocolate and spice. Best from 2025. (10/6/20)"
93+ points Jeb Dunnuck: "Moving to the reds and starting with the 2017 Saint Joseph, this beauty offers classic notes of earthy dark fruits, bacon fat, ground pepper, and black olives. Coming from a mix of terroirs, all in the southern part of the appellation, it’s medium to full-bodied, has ample concentration, and considerable elegance, all pointing to it evolving gracefully for over a decade. Drink: 2020-2030. (12/12/19)"
91-93 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "Just a wonderfully fun, joyous expression of the appellation, Chave's 2017 Saint Joseph was set to be bottled the day after my visit. It blends lots from Chalaix, Dardouille, Les Oliviers, Bachasson, and Le Clos Florentin into a medium to full-bodied wine loaded with cherries and delicate herbal nuances. Silky and crisp on the finish, it can be enjoyed now and anytime over the next 5-6 years. Drink: 2019-2025. (Dec 2019)"
| Product SKU | 336634 |
| Producer | Chave/Jean-Louis |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône |
| SubRegion | Northern Rhône |
| Appellation | St.-Joseph |
| Varietal | Syrah/Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 1.5L |
| Color | Other |
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