2023 JL Chave St. Joseph Rouge "Offerus"

We are excited to offer the 2023 J.L. Chave St. Joseph Rouge “Offerus”, a wine that continues to define exceptional value and pedigree in the Northern Rhône. Crafted by Jean-Louis Chave—whose family has been producing wine in Mauves since 1481—Offerus represents a masterful expression of 100% Syrah sourced predominantly from estate-owned vineyards in the granite-rich hillsides of Saint-Joseph. Originally launched in 1995 as a négociant bottling, Offerus has evolved into a deeply personal project, with Chave overseeing both viticulture and winemaking. Grapes are harvested from cooler, high-altitude sites around Mauves, Tournon, and St-Jean-de-Muzols, with additional fruit sourced from trusted growers under Chave’s direction. Fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts, often with 50% whole-cluster inclusion, followed by aging in a mix of neutral barrels and large oak foudres for 18 to 24 months. The result is a Syrah of structure and elegance, showing vibrant notes of blackberry, crushed rock, violets, and pepper, with a mineral backbone and finely knit tannins. The 2023 vintage offers outstanding freshness and balance—drinking beautifully now with air, but also built to develop gracefully over the next decade. This is classic Northern Rhône Syrah at a compelling price from one of the most revered names in the region.