Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Mon Coeur Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2017
Available at 6 stores
Ratings on Delectable
Shay A 
“This Côtes-du-Rhône is technically made from purchased fruit. Chave generally has financed his sources and takes their grapes by a métayage (sharecropping) arrangement. He has more or less complete control over the farming, which is organic. The grapes are shipped to Chave’s facility inside his Saint-Joseph Le Clos site in Mauves. Fermentation is in stainless steel tanks and élevage is in an assortment of new and old barrels, demi-muids and large foudres.” I’ve enjoyed a few of Chave’s “Selection” series, especially the Blanche (100% marsanne from Hermitage…fantastic). While I’ve been fortunate to try Chave’s Hermitage a few times, I did my best to set expectations fairly for this (at $25/bottle). Short story…very pleased with it. I followed this over two days and it stayed consistent. Deep red in the glass with aromatics of garrique, herbs de Provence, and spiced raspberries and blackberries. The palate still sports such a “clean” profile that I associate with Chave’s Hermitage, alongside pepper and fragrant/floral notes. This is a CdR that has some staying power. Solid value.
“This Côtes-du-Rhône is technically made from purchased fruit. Chave generally has financed his sources and takes their grapes by a métayage (sharecropping) arrangement. He has more or less complete control over the farming, which is organic. The grapes are shipped to Chave’s facility inside his Saint-Joseph Le Clos site in Mauves. Fermentation is in stainless steel tanks and élevage is in an assortment of new and old barrels, demi-muids and large foudres.” I’ve enjoyed a few of Chave’s “Selection” series, especially the Blanche (100% marsanne from Hermitage…fantastic). While I’ve been fortunate to try Chave’s Hermitage a few times, I did my best to set expectations fairly for this (at $25/bottle). Short story…very pleased with it. I followed this over two days and it stayed consistent. Deep red in the glass with aromatics of garrique, herbs de Provence, and spiced raspberries and blackberries. The palate still sports such a “clean” profile that I associate with Chave’s Hermitage, alongside pepper and fragrant/floral notes. This is a CdR that has some staying power. Solid value.
9.1
Sally Neal
Dark fruits, medium body, essence of tobacco on the palette,; has a very back acidification punch. good seasonal wine. Plays well with fall; perfect for our thanksgiving day feast.
Dark fruits, medium body, essence of tobacco on the palette,; has a very back acidification punch. good seasonal wine. Plays well with fall; perfect for our thanksgiving day feast.
8.9
Devin Brown
Well crafted wine, anise back notes and slights tannins. Very nice with a well cooked steak.9
Well crafted wine, anise back notes and slights tannins. Very nice with a well cooked steak.9
9.0
Brett Vanderbrook
Supposedly a near 50/50 blend of Grenache and Syrah, this pours a deep, inky purple color (maybe some Mega purple?) Nose is red fruit and dried hibiscus with a touch of spicy black pepper. No smoky/meaty notes you might expect from Syrah. Lush and supple, but balanced by fine tannins and a peppery bite. Really lovely wine that opened up a lot.
Supposedly a near 50/50 blend of Grenache and Syrah, this pours a deep, inky purple color (maybe some Mega purple?) Nose is red fruit and dried hibiscus with a touch of spicy black pepper. No smoky/meaty notes you might expect from Syrah. Lush and supple, but balanced by fine tannins and a peppery bite. Really lovely wine that opened up a lot.
8.8
