J.L. Chave St Joseph Rouge 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
J.L. Chave
Label Name:
 
St Joseph Rouge
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Joseph, Northern Rhône
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 93, Jeb Dunnuck 92, Vinous 91, Wine Spectator 90

Tasting Note
Black and red fruits, violets, cracked pepper, graphite and cured‑meat/savoury notes; bright acidity, refined tannins and a saline mineral backbone with a long, peppery finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled steak, beef stew, charcuterie, mushroom risotto. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu/roast pork, miso-glazed eggplant, soy-braised beef, spicy Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
100% Syrah; fermented with native yeasts (≈10% whole clusters), aged ~15–18 months in French oak barriques; traditional, minimal-intervention approach.

Vineyard Info
Historic Chave family estate from Mauves; Jean‑Louis Chave continues multigenerational winemaking on granitic soils with organic/biodynamic practices and a focus on Northern Rhône Syrah.