Saint-Joseph Clos des Florentins 2017 - Jean-Louis Chave

Saint-Joseph Clos des Florentins 2017 from Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is a red wine from the northern Rhône Valley, made from 100% Syrah. This emblematic parcel cuvée comes from south-facing granite hillsides, offering a precise and authentic expression of the terroir of Saint-Joseph, sublimated by the recognized know-how of Jean-Louis Chave. The 2017 vintage, solar and balanced, gives birth to a concentrated wine, elegant and perfectly structured.

On the nose, this 2017 Saint-Joseph reveals intense aromas of ripe black fruits, blackcurrant, blackberry, accompanied by spicy notes, black pepper, violet and a characteristic smoky touch of Syrah from the Rhône Nord. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and deep, carried by a fine and silky tannic structure, a beautiful freshness and a long mineral finish, reflecting granite and perfectly mastered ageing.

This red wine from Saint-Joseph will ideally be served around 16–17°C, as an accompaniment to red meats, game, roasted lamb, simmered dishes or mature cheeses. Thanks to its structure and balance, this Saint-Joseph Clos des Florentins 2017 has excellent aging potential for 15 to 20 years, gaining in complexity and finesse over time.

A great wine of the Rhône, racy and precise, signed Jean-Louis Chave, an essential reference for the Saint-Joseph appellation.