Dillan

9.0

Red fruit that’s nicely balanced with vanilla from its time in oak. Very pleasant and full bodied wine. — 9 hours ago

with Brooke

Stephen Dodson

9.0

Sunday night steak and chips pairing- watch the sediment, but loving it — 6 days ago

Byron Hewett

9.4

Excellent. The oak has been absorbed. Brighter acidity than the 2015 Beaucastel Roussanne VV. — a month ago

Randy Fillingim

9.5

2001-23 years old and still bringing it. . Near perfect harmony of tannins and fruits. Long lingering finish. A pleasure to drink. Glad I had the opportunity.  — a month ago

Jay Kline

9.5

This bottle was a library release from the Chave cellars. Decanted about an hour prior to service (but could have benefited from more time) and enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2001 Chave rouge pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of charred blueberry pie, mushrooms, scorched earth, grilled meat, coffee, black pepper and soft baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and super complex. With more and more air, this really came into its own. Totally Chave. Totally Hermitage. Totally awesome. Drink now with a little patience and through 2041. — 20 days ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.5

Massive in the glass and massive in flavour. Chapoutier is one of my favourite producers and wines like this are the reason! — a month ago

Roberto Carli

9.3

Better than the 20 for my palate, with a bit of freshness, but still not my cuppa — a month ago

Bruce Leboff

9.2

Drinking well - elegant and unusual Grippy wine with a nice long finish. — 7 days ago

with David

Austin Moberg

9.3

Really good and unfortunately the last bottle — 25 days ago

Vino Joe

9.3

Punching above its weight class. Super Marsanne! Zippy and fleshy fruit. Great value for the $. — a month ago