J.L. Chave "Offerus" St Joseph 2003

Deep red.

Vinturi - licorice, earth, menthol, game, iron, black fruit, shoe polish and grilled herbs on the nose. Even-keeled, subtle, deep.

Round and mouth-filling. Has an edge of green herb acidity that increasingly constricts the finish. Front teeth coated in N. Rhone veg/acid/tannin/mineral chew. But not brutal. Authentic N. Rhone Syrah, and cheap, really.

$28