2021, Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, SAINT-JOSEPH, RougeUsing roughly 10% whole clusters during fermentation, the 2021 Saint Joseph offers a red fruited profile paired with earthy gradations and leafy undertones. Medium bodied and well balanced by bright acidity, the seamlessly sculpted 2021 comes with absolutely no hard edges and concludes with a clean finish. Chave bottled the 2021 slightly earlier than usual in order to help maintain its freshness. 91 Nicolas Greinacger, Vinous (2023). A tasting of the

Tight and closed on the nose but good depth

and white peach scents with hints of honeysuckle

” I asked Cazes about their biggest challenge this year

led to small yields

89 Georgina Hindle

This is the most opulent amongst Nicolas Thienpont's portfolio

dried flowers and mint are laced throughout this wonderfully nuanced Margaux

underpinned by rich

helped by an attractive bitter edge on the finish

grainy tannins and plenty of freshness supporting the muscular black fruits

The tiny vineyard has southern exposures and sits on the top of the limestone plateau

The texture is just gorgeous