Red Blend "Saint Joseph", Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, FR, 2023

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Saint-Joseph 2023 — Professional Ratings

One important correction to the category: the 2023 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Saint-Joseph is 100% Syrah, rather than a Rhône blend.

• Jeb Dunnuck — 95 points: Red and blue fruits, violets, leather, peppery herbs and bouquet garni. Medium- to full-bodied, round and supple, with polished tannins and a seamless, layered profile. Dunnuck suggests 2028–2046.
• Wine Advocate — 93 points: Perfumed and approachable, with iris, violet, dark berries, fresh fruit and subtle menthol. Medium- to full-bodied, precise and supple, with velvety tannins and a long, perfumed finish.
• Vinous — 93 points: Highly fragrant orange blossom, dried violets and red cherry, with a midweight, round and refined palate. Vinous highlights its freshness and says it can be enjoyed relatively early.
• Decanter — 93 points: An elegant, refined vintage without a particularly large tannic frame. Softer acidity and a more approachable structure suggest it should drink well earlier than some vintages.

Overall: 93–95 points, averaging 93.5 across these four critics. The 2023 emphasizes violet and floral perfume, red/blue fruit, pepper, herbs and granite-driven freshness, with polished tannins and a supple texture.