2020 J-L Chave Sélections Saint-Joseph “Offerus”, Rhone Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE The vineyards used for Offerus are located in two distinct St. Joseph areas. The communities of Mauves, Tournon, and St. Jean de Muzols yield over 80% of the blend and are owned by Jean Louis. These southern vineyard sites express tightly wound tannins, spice, and power. They add structure and depth to complete the harmony of Offerus. The remaining vineyards are located in more northerly communities around Serrires, and even these are

Yves later assumed full ownership and control in 1987

Scott’s passion for winemaking grew so significantly that he decided to start his own project

Husband/wife duo Matt and Sara Licklider and their small team produce the wines at a state-of-the-art winemaking cooperative in Santa Rosa

draw the fruit’s distinctive character and richness into the wine

Domaine Bachey-Legros is a respected family estate based in Santenay

and the fun-loving sons took over in the 1990s

These are wines that smack deliciously of this corner of the Côte de Beaune

Jean-Louis Chave has offered a second label known as 'J

In the late 90s

As a teenager

aged in 40% new French oak and 60% second fill barrels

ferment with indigenous yeasts and without pump-overs