J.L.Chave - St. Joseph - Offerus - 2007 - $30 - (Classic, Food Wine, Ager) - A dramatic young Norther Rhone Syrah, filled with aromas of roasted game, wood smoke, licorice, blackberries and black & white peppercorns. On the palette it's layered but closed despite decanting. It is classically Rhone in every way, but just so youthful it's a shame to open it in 2010 at all. Full bodied, with moderate+ alcohol and tannin, acid was moderate to +, length was long but the finish dhed all its fruit but Earthyness lingered.
I recommend cellaring for 2 to 10 years additionally(not unlike all my 2007 Rhone Experiences thus far).
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