JL Chave tasting at M&S

Jean-Louis Chave visit showcasing his wines at the local wine shop.

In my opinion these wines always represent very high quality for a very reasonable price... and they drink well early and with age.

• 2017 J.L. Chave Sélection St. Joseph Circa 89 Points

  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph

  Round, supple, fresh. New name for the Celeste bottling... trademark issues. 89+

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• 2015 J.L. Chave Sélection Hermitage Blanche 92 Points

  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

  Lovely; hints of orange peel. Fresh, big fruit, round and luscious.

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• 2016 J.L. Chave Sélection Côtes du Rhône Mon Coeur 89 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône

  Raspberry notes on entry.. Soft and pliant but with a nice bite.

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• 2017 J.L. Chave Sélection Crozes-Hermitage Silène 90 Points

  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage

  Fresh raspberries. More substantial than the Mon Coeur.

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• 2016 J.L. Chave Sélection St. Joseph Offerus 90 Points

  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph

  Raspberry and spice hints. Light on its feet with good structure.

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• 2015 J.L. Chave Sélection Hermitage Farconnet 92 Points

  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

  Depth, structure, fruit. All the pieces. Excellent!

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The Grands Vins. Clos Florentin is the newest edition.

• 2016 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave St. Joseph 92 Points

  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph

  Deep, a bit more reticent. Very pure fruit. Beautiful

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• 2016 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave St. Joseph Clos Florentin 92 Points

  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph

  Old vines. Subtle, a bit more so than the Chave Domaine. Fine tannins. Reserved. 92+

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• 2016 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage 94 Points

  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

  More bite. Raspberry and earth on entry, then beautiful finish. Dense yet has a lightness . Dances on the palate.

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• 2012 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc 94 Points

  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

  Classic. Round, with density and viscosity. Pale yellow. Long legs. Will age beautifully... not overblown.

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• 1983 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage 95 Points

  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

  Medium brick with orange edge. Soft with round edges. In excellent shape. Classic rich, aged Syrah. No funk. Just a hint of meatiness, but mainly a sublime, soft and enticing wine. Opened 3 hours ahead; double decanted; open in the decanter for 45 minutes, then returned and stoppered in the bottle. Just about right.

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Extreme pleasure tasting these wines with such a knowledgeable, modest, and friendly man. Memorable for sure.

(He also enjoyed meeting a fellow Chave 😁)