Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah

9.411 ratings
9.48 pro ratings
Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Mitja Sirk

Production La Subida, Aceto Sirk

9.4

Most of what you can ask to a red wine is here...

Most of what you can ask to a red wine is here...

Oct 28th, 2016
Mike D

Even amongst great company, a cut above. For once a legend lives up to the hype.

Even amongst great company, a cut above. For once a legend lives up to the hype.

Oct 28th, 2015
Peter N

1984-not perfectly kept, but captivating nonetheless. Aromas of charred applewood, maple and cigar box. Light and lean with minimal tannin and a slight suggestion of fruit. Longish.

1984-not perfectly kept, but captivating nonetheless. Aromas of charred applewood, maple and cigar box. Light and lean with minimal tannin and a slight suggestion of fruit. Longish.

Jun 12th, 2015
Bryan Garcia

Sales Grand Cru Selections

9.4

Chave doesn't pay any attention to vintage charts.

Chave doesn't pay any attention to vintage charts.

Apr 20th, 2015
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.1

Blanc. Lovely balance. Good acid and structure.

Blanc. Lovely balance. Good acid and structure.

Nov 21st, 2014
Nicole Hakli

Sommelier The NoMad Restaurant

10

Finally a great birth year wine!!! Thanks TP!

Finally a great birth year wine!!! Thanks TP!

Jan 21st, 2014
Eddy Kangnavong

Lean, almost Burgundian. Savoury, earth.

Lean, almost Burgundian. Savoury, earth.

Dec 27th, 2017
Buck Williams

Pinot? Ahead of its time. Perfect amount of reduction.

Pinot? Ahead of its time. Perfect amount of reduction.

Sep 19th, 2016
Nico J. Snyman

Nico had this 10 years ago

Nico had this 10 years ago

Aug 4th, 2014