Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah

9.440 ratings

9.323 pro ratings

Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France

Syrah

Lamb

Top Notes For

9.4

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

9.6

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

9.6

This is all Justin Chearno's fault.

This is all Justin Chearno's fault.

1 person found it helpfulDec 11th, 2014

9.6

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

9.4

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

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

Sep 6th, 2015

9.4

MAGnificent!

MAGnificent!

Apr 1st, 2015

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

6.8

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

Sales & Marketing Hirsch Vineyards, founder In Pursuit of Balance

9.5

I just love this decanter.

I just love this decanter.

Sep 14th, 2014