2012 Vintage theme

Online-Only Auction, 7 - 14 March 2022

2012 Vintage theme

Sold for

ZAR 3 518
Lot 65
  • Jean-Louis Chave; Saint-Joseph; 2012; 2 (1 x 2); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 3 500 - 4 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 3 518

About this Item

2012 Saint-Joseph
2 (1 x 2) 750ml

The Chave family, now 16 generations strong, has been producing wine since 1481. Managed by Jean-Louis, Chave produces the greatest Hermitage wines in the world. They are regarded as royalty in terms of French winemaking and follow a very traditional winemaking approach. Renowned for their blending skill, Chave has never released a single vineyard wine.

Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

‘Bright violet color. Explosive aromas of black and blue fruits, smoky Indian spices and minerals, with a suave floral quality in the background. Fleshy and expansive on the palate, but with excellent clarity and spicy lift to its blackberry and licorice flavors. The dark fruit element recurs on the long, seamless finish, which is framed by supple tannins that fold smoothly into the wine's lush fruit.’ - Josh Raynolds, Vinous, 93/100 (Feb 2015)

‘Alluring, with a velvety feel to the raspberry pâte de fruits and blackberry compote flavors. Black tea and singed juniper notes stream through the finish, which is sneakily long and perfumed. Should stretch out more with some cellaring. 500 cases made.’ - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 93/100 (Nov 2015)

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