90POINTS
16½/20
J. L. Chave Saint-Joseph Offerus 2007
Saint Joseph, Northern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceIntense meaty, roasted pepper, licorice root, tobacco, black cherry, smoky, gamey, garrigue aromas. Rich, round, full, elegant, slightly tannic palate with fresh acidity. Menthol, Band-Aid, tobacco, white pepper, licorice root, black cherry, roasted bell pepper, medicinal, smoky herb flavours. Rustic style but lots of intensity for drinking now-3 years.Tasted: 30 December 2010Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $39.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Trialto Wine Group |
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 238147UPC: 3760046000026