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Saint Joseph Rouge, J-L Chave 2020

RegionRhône
Subregion France > Rhône > Northern Rhône > Saint-Joseph
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietySyrah

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Tasting Notes

Bottled in August of 2022, the 2020 Saint Joseph is a beauty and is showing nicely. Classic Saint Joseph darker fruits, peppery herbs, damp earth, and spice, as well as a hint of tapenade, all emerge on the nose, and it's medium to full-bodied, has a concentrated mid-palate, and outstanding length. It's impeccably made and will evolve for 10-15 years.

93+
Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, December 2022

The rating and review of the 2020 Saint Joseph is a composite based on tasting several lots—Chalaix, Dardouilles and Bechasson—from barrel. With aromas that range from violets to rose petals, garrigue and licorice, plus fruit notes from raspberries to blueberries and cassis, it should prove remarkably complex, backed by ample concentration and ripe, silky tannins.

94/96
Joe Czerwinski, RobertParker.com, January 2022
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