Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Farconnet Hermitage Syrah

9.246 ratings
9.221 pro ratings
Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Steve Steese

One of the best wines of the year...still tight, but already showing beautifully...leather, game, and spice, with deep floral and stoney mineral notes

One of the best wines of the year...still tight, but already showing beautifully...leather, game, and spice, with deep floral and stoney mineral notes

2 people found it helpfulDec 19th, 2013
Rubychick

Outstanding Chave world. Farconnet is the right word. 2009

Outstanding Chave world. Farconnet is the right word. 2009

Dec 5th, 2016
mattswineworld

Probably drinking this far too early. Not the most subtle of wines but it does have a wonderfully long finish. Drunk with chicken, a surprisingly good pairing.

Probably drinking this far too early. Not the most subtle of wines but it does have a wonderfully long finish. Drunk with chicken, a surprisingly good pairing.

Sep 27th, 2015
Dan Fredman

Chef Sommelier World of Pinot Noir

9.4

Excellent juice, really comes into its own alongside food (coq au bin in this case). Send slightly forward Niew, but shows an edgy side that bodes well for midterm evolution.

Excellent juice, really comes into its own alongside food (coq au bin in this case). Send slightly forward Niew, but shows an edgy side that bodes well for midterm evolution.

Feb 9th, 2015
Mike Dombrow

Buyer Sunfish Cellars

9.0

Come sail your ships around me and burn your bridges down.

Come sail your ships around me and burn your bridges down.

Aug 29th, 2014
Jeff Burrows

compare & contrast- Farconnet was clearly French w/ more herbs & barnyard

compare & contrast- Farconnet was clearly French w/ more herbs & barnyard

Dec 27th, 2013
Romain Stamm

Rhône tasting - Steve

Rhône tasting - Steve

Aug 29th, 2018
Joakim Bogström

Majestic and intense expression of Hermitage. Very peppery notes filled with blackberries, dried herbs and black olives. Dry with a medium acidity. Medium body with medium high tannins. Distinctive casks. Medium plus alcohol.
Intense full flavour. Dark fruits. Sweet herbs. Black and white pepper.
Hold.

Majestic and intense expression of Hermitage. Very peppery notes filled with blackberries, dried herbs and black olives. Dry with a medium acidity. Medium body with medium high tannins. Distinctive casks. Medium plus alcohol.
Intense full flavour. Dark fruits. Sweet herbs. Black and white pepper.
Hold.

Apr 22nd, 2017
Lesa Gough

Earthy goodness and black fruit.

Earthy goodness and black fruit.

May 23rd, 2016
Claire Coffee

My fave of the Baby Chaves! As @christhile exclaimed "this bridges the gap between france and california!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

My fave of the Baby Chaves! As @christhile exclaimed "this bridges the gap between france and california!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Jun 19th, 2014