Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah

9.440 ratings
9.323 pro ratings
Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

The 1988 Chave Hermitage Rouge came out guns blazing and super primal with mushrooms, organic earth, rotundone, loads of coffee, and even some spinach accompanying the dried fruit set. Complex doesn’t even begin to describe and it seemed as if it was just getting started. A classic pairing with grilled lamb and Moroccan spices. Drink now through 2040.

The 1988 Chave Hermitage Rouge came out guns blazing and super primal with mushrooms, organic earth, rotundone, loads of coffee, and even some spinach accompanying the dried fruit set. Complex doesn’t even begin to describe and it seemed as if it was just getting started. A classic pairing with grilled lamb and Moroccan spices. Drink now through 2040.

Mar 17th, 2024
Conrad Green

Meaty with dried herbs and lean bloody stuff. In a perfect place right now- delicious.

Meaty with dried herbs and lean bloody stuff. In a perfect place right now- delicious.

Sep 7th, 2018
Scott DeSimon

This is all Justin Chearno's fault.

This is all Justin Chearno's fault.

1 person found it helpfulDec 11th, 2014
Scott Wren

Drinking beautifully. Lovely spice. Amazing depth. Chocolate and garrique. Still full of lively acidity.

Drinking beautifully. Lovely spice. Amazing depth. Chocolate and garrique. Still full of lively acidity.

Jul 27th, 2016
Bethany D'Meza

Still young ....mushrooms... dark berries...

Still young ....mushrooms... dark berries...

Sep 6th, 2015
Bill Wenzlau

MAGnificent!

MAGnificent!

Apr 1st, 2015
Bryan Garcia

Sales Grand Cru Selections

9.5

The 👑 of a hill named Hermitage. And rightfully so!

The 👑 of a hill named Hermitage. And rightfully so!

Mar 15th, 2015
Nathaniel DiMaggio

Lightly corked. :-/

Lightly corked. :-/

Nov 22nd, 2014
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.1

Good but showing some flatness in the mid palate. Still very nice

Good but showing some flatness in the mid palate. Still very nice

Nov 21st, 2014
Jasmine Hirsch

Sales & Marketing Hirsch Vineyards, founder In Pursuit of Balance

9.5

I just love this decanter.

I just love this decanter.

Sep 14th, 2014