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2006 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Saint-Joseph
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2006 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Saint-Joseph

Producer: Domaine Jean-Louis Chave
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Syrah/Shiraz
Origin: France
Region: Rhone
Appellation: Saint Joseph

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92 Points | International Wine Cellar , January/February 2009

($60) Ruby-red. Strikingly complex nose displays scents of black raspberry, cassis, black olive and incense. Lively, finely etched red and dark berry flavors stain the palate and become creamier with air. The minerals come on strong on the back end and carry through the finish. Very sweet but focused, with excellent closing vivacity and clarity. This is a relative bargain, and a great introduction to Chave's style.

93 Points | Wine Spectator
87-90 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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