Natacha Chave, Saint-Joseph, Aleofane

Very nice crozes. A more open style of Syrah. Perhaps a touch of reduction initially that blew off quickly. Generous dark red fruited bouquet with a touch of n Rhône iron. Enough acid to match on the palate and gentle drying tannins. I don’t see this one as one to cellar for a long time but certainly nice now

2021 vintage

Over an hour decant time. Medium+ plum-purple in colour. Nose of blackberries with some violets and black peppers with a touch of spice and white flowers. On the palate, blackberries along with some lighter touches of peppered beef jerky and with some tarty minerals are noted. Medium bodied with a lush medium finish. Served with a beef gyro platter from the Halal Guys.

2021 vintage

Lots of character in this one. A little darker than expected, and a muted finish, but really rich and robust flavor. Better with food than by itself.

2021 vintage

A very interesting and non-traditional NR Syrah. All organic and very well made, clearly. Kept evolving with air. Lighter in terms of concentration of Syrah flavors but admittedly full-bodied and with terrific acidity (sic!) and great minerality. I almost thought it's a floral Burgundy during a blind tasting (over several hours of decanting). Worth seeking out.

2021 vintage

Still a lot going on with a very typical crozes profile. Will taste great 5 more years without a problem though not sure it will dramatically improve.

2012 vintage

Mogen fyllig palett. Kan ej se att det finns så mycket mer potential.

2012 vintage

A week in the Northern Rhone; 12/7/2018-12/15/2018 (Lyon, Vienne, Ampuis, Chavanay, Hermitage, Cornas, St. Joseph, Condrieu & Paris) : Tasted at the Domaine. I prefer the St. Joseph rouge to the Crozes Hermitage rouge tasted side by side. The St. Joseph seems to have more concentrated dark fruit and spice, and a longer finish, more minerals. This is quite a tasty and well made syrah for the price point - good qpr.

2017 vintage

Cassis and other dark berries, dusty minerality with hints of smoke and eucalyptus. Pretty text book Syrah but without that nerve that’d make it really special. Approachable now with air.

2013 vintage

This bottling has been recommended to me in other vintages, but I'm not sure this is a strong one ... black tea and ground pepper notes prevail over the currant fruit.

2013 vintage

Tidigt efter dekantering domineras detta vin av salmiak i paletten, inte oäven men inte heller behaglig. Till biffar av lamm klarar det dock ej att balansera vitlök och rosmarin även om det finns en fyllig kropp och bra frukt. Ser inte någon stor potential i utveckling här utan bra nu och inom ett år.

2012 vintage

Il est entré dans sa phase interessante! Le nez a gagné en cassis, bien que le poivre soit encore bien présent, avec une pointe de violette, de menthol et de cuir; il y a aussi une note aromatique telle l'encre ou le poivron qui signe un manque de maturité, que l'on retrouve dans la finale bien acidulée, saline, un peu pointue. Pourtant l'attaque est soyeuse, ample et fine, très agréable avec ce milieu de bouche ample et delicat.

2013 vintage

(Wine Tasting Club) Ruby color, slow legs, no sediment. Cherry and cut green aroma. Cherry, spice, and citrus flavors. Light-medium body, silky texture. Short finish and high acidity.

2013 vintage

Rush of berry fruit up front. A hint of sweetness. Nice average drinker

2012 vintage

Certainement trop jeune, mais tout de même prometteur... Ce crozes se montre fin et serré, droit comme i, un peu monolithique au niveau aromatique (poivré, peu de fruit encore), l'ensemble devrait tout de meme s'épanouir et gagner en fruit, en charme, en finesse et personnalité; laissons lui 2 ans...

2013 vintage

Big dark and intense, the smokey, meaty berry nose is quite attractive. Very full in the mouth with a good acid tannin balance, this will age nicely and it needs it.

2012 vintage

And now theres another chave making rediculously good wines!

2012 vintage

13% d'alcool Oeil : opacité 7/10, forte viscosité en parois, larmes légèrement colorées Nez : timide à l'ouverture, il a progressé continuelle sur les 2 heures de dégustation, alors de projection 5/10, frais, fruité compact sur le cassis et la mûre fraîche, poivré bien présent, touche florale, support végétal, fumée, charbon froid, sympa... Bouche : sec, ample, acidité rafraîchissante, tanins charnus+, de grain moyen et asséchants, belle prise minérale, sensation végétale, persitance moyenne à moyenne-courte, rétro fruitée, épicée, florale, fumée, …

2013 vintage

Timid nose that opens up after a couple of hours to lovely notes of mashed unripe blackberries, a newly forged iron horseshoe dipped in cold water, fresh cut meat, black peppercorns. Mid palate is thinnish, but there is good freshness, decent finish, and a savoury, iodine purity and focus to this wine, which goes excellent with lighter fare such as pasta with chicken or mild tomato sauce. I like the restrained style. For Syrah, this is one of the better …

2012 vintage

Picked this up last May in Tain l'Hermitage; Natacha Chave's project. I read somewhere that the 2006 was her first St. Joseph -- not so unless the label is wrong! Very nice deep red with purple highlights. Initially some meat and dark fruit on the nose, with a little note of spice. Bright fruit with ripe tannins and a nice roundness; terrific energy, texture and balance. First rate St. Joseph. Wish I could find it here -- guess I'll just …

2005 vintage

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