90POINTS
16½/20
J. L. Chave Saint-Joseph Offerus 2009
Saint Joseph, Northern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceBig spicy, meaty, peppery, black berry, rooty, liquorice nose with some floral, earthy, plum and barnyard notes. Dry, fresh, juicy, elegant palate with some light tannin. Cherry jam, plum, smoky, liquorice, gamey, thyme and tobacco flavours. Good finesse and fruit with fresh acidity. Drink now - 3 years.Tasted: 23 November 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $39.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Trialto Wine Group |
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 238147UPC: 3760046000026