92 points Jeb Dunnuck: "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 meaty, bloody nuances. Medium-bodied, it has beautiful tannins, plenty of mid-palate depth, and outstanding length. It's one of the rare 2021s that really needs a few years of bottle age. Due to the devastating frost, no Clos Florentin will be produced in 2021. (Aug 2024)"
91 points Nicolas Greinacher (Vinous): "Using roughly 10% whole-clusters during fermentation, the 2021 Saint-Joseph offers a red-fruited profile paired with earthy gradations and leafy undertones. Medium-bodied and well balanced by bright acidity, the seamlessly sculpted 2021 comes with absolutely no hard edges and concludes with a clean finish. Chave bottled the 2021 slightly earlier than usual in order to help maintain its freshness. Drink 2025-2031 (Mar 2024)"
Product SKU | 349525 |
Producer | Chave/Jean-Louis |
Country | France |
Region | Rhône |
SubRegion | Northern Rhône |
Appellation | St.-Joseph |
Varietal | Syrah/Shiraz |
Vintage | 2021 |
Size | 1.5L |
Color | Red |
ABV | 13.5% |
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