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JL Chave St Joseph Offerus 2010 (750ML)
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91 VM / 91 WS
Deep, vivid ruby. High-pitched, mineral-accented aromas of cherry, black raspberry and fresh flowers. Offers an array of red and dark berry flavors that gain flesh and sweetness with air. Packs a serious punch but comes off as energetic, with no excess weight. Closes with resonating spiciness and sneaky, fine-grained tannins that fold smoothly into the sappy fruit. Jean-Louis noted that there is a bigger dose of Chave domain fruit than usual in this year's version of Offerus. Incidentally, I was also able to retaste the 2010 Cotes-du-Rhone Mon Coeur, which I reviewed last year, and it has gained definition and energy over the last year. As mentioned before, this is a wine that drinks way above its category and is a highly reliable bottling vintage in and vintage out. Josh Raynolds – Vinous Media
Juicy yet refined, with plum, cherry pit and blood orange notes lined with grilled savory and allied to a bright iron spine. The focused finish displays excellent cut. Drink now through 2017. 700 cases imported. James Moleworth – The Wine Spectator