Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Blanc Marsanne Roussanne 1989

9.8

Shows as though it’s maybe 10 years old, white stonefruits, floral, medium viscous on the palate, finish goes on a long way, amazing and stunning wine!! — 6 days ago

with Jim

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ESF

89/90 in one night is crazy town

Doug Powers

@ESF, purchased both Chavez on release, and I *think* they are last bottles I have, but hopefully I’ll discover a few more. Chave was still relatively affordable in those days for mere mortals like myself.

ESF

great purchase & great patience - 👍

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

La Chapelle Hermitage Syrah 2015

Marta Jackowska

9.6

New Years Eve dinner - which red wine to drink?! 🤔
Finally settled on an old favorite - Paul Jaboulet Hermitage.
Did not disappoint - smooth, concentrated fruits, with a hint of earthy, charcoal, tobacco.
Nice way to end our wine drinking for 2025, here’s to more great wines in 2026! 🥂 — a month ago

with Neville

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Penfolds

Grange Hermitage Bin 95 Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 1990

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.8

Another bottle off my bucket list.
First time tasting a Grange so nothing to compare it to, no idea how it compares to another vintage but it was definitely unique. I can’t think of anything I could compare it to. I didn’t want to lose the flavors by having food with it, just enjoyed through out the day and seeing how it developed. My rating might be high since I’m a rookie Granger. Latest review from Decanter

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Mint, cream and distant woodsmoke on a cold day combine on this supremely fragrant, intense and pure nose. Ripe, dark fruit has flushed completely with that cool sense of mint and the creaminess of American oak, just as the tannins have fused completely, presenting a serene, elegant flow that creates a gorgeous aromatic unity. This comes with magnetic, gravitational pull that draws you in; close your eyes and you are in Australia. A wine of immense finesse and elegance, of immense youthfulness and expression at 35 years of age. Wow! (AK)

@Bob McDonald @Somm David T @Ron R — a month ago

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Pooneet K

*sorry phone added a random comment. Very much yes.

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

@Tegan Marriott I froze a smidge and sent it out in dry ice. It’s on the way.

Tegan Marriott

Sweet deal!! 😄 That is a very honest business K&L and their refunding policies. Considering going through them when buying online

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah 1991

Jose Lorenzo

9.4

Perfectly cellared. Still has more to give. — a month ago

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Alain Graillot

Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2022

Chris MacLean

9.3

To quote my earlier notes: “A $40 bottle that tastes like a $60-70 bottle.” — 20 days ago

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Doug Powers

@Chris MacLean, these bottles, particularly the “La Guiraude”, will develop for 30-35 years in the best vintages (I posted on a 1990 La Guiraude within the past year. Alain made great Crozes-Hermitage, it sounds like his sons have kept up the quality of the wines!!