Jean-Louis Chave is the 16th generation winemaker in the family who can trace their heritage to 1481. In the eyes of most ,this is wine making royalty in France. 60% of the vines are now coming from young vines in their own estate aged in old demi-muids. 'Selection' is Jean-Louis' side project, lending his unmatchable winemaking techniques to high-quality, affordable bottles.
This white Saint-Joseph wine is made from pure Roussanne, from mature rootstock that hails from the walled 4-hectare 'Clos Forentin' vineyard which the Chaves acquired in 2009. Fewer than 400 cases are produced annually and it is popular on export markets, as with many Chave wines. It has lovely almond and acacia flower scents and wonderfully-textured white stone fruit palate with a long, elegant finish.
