Domaine Jean-Louis Chave
L'Hermitage Blanc Marsanne Roussanne
Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Day 3 in San Antonio (3 weeks ago, I’m just catching up) and @Shawn R opened his home for some Texas BBQ and kicked things off with a kick ass Chave blanc. High viscosity, seductively textured and chock full of honeyed lemon, wax and matchstick flavors with bright acidity and impressive length.
Day 3 in San Antonio (3 weeks ago, I’m just catching up) and @Shawn R opened his home for some Texas BBQ and kicked things off with a kick ass Chave blanc. High viscosity, seductively textured and chock full of honeyed lemon, wax and matchstick flavors with bright acidity and impressive length.
Dec 1st, 2018
WNH event number two. Rhône varietal wines with TX BBQ...a match made in Heaven!
Never in my life have I had a wine like this. There is so much lemon/lemongrass, hint of orange blossom, and an electric honeyed pineapple finish. Incredibly unique and so young...could be a monster in 3-5yrs. Wonderful bottle from @Shawn R .
WNH event number two. Rhône varietal wines with TX BBQ...a match made in Heaven!
Never in my life have I had a wine like this. There is so much lemon/lemongrass, hint of orange blossom, and an electric honeyed pineapple finish. Incredibly unique and so young...could be a monster in 3-5yrs. Wonderful bottle from @Shawn R .
Broad and plush. Lemon and a lifted mineral quality. Good balance, bright
Broad and plush. Lemon and a lifted mineral quality. Good balance, bright
Jul 2nd, 2018Needed 3 hours in the decanter to blossom. Haunting nose of beeswax, pear skin, tangerine, minerals and nutmeg. Palate is layered with pear, peach, tangerine and apple fruit over mineral notes. This a wine all about texture. Finish is full of citrus and stones. This is so young but immensely enjoyable with air. Next bottle to be cellared for 3 to 5 years..
Needed 3 hours in the decanter to blossom. Haunting nose of beeswax, pear skin, tangerine, minerals and nutmeg. Palate is layered with pear, peach, tangerine and apple fruit over mineral notes. This a wine all about texture. Finish is full of citrus and stones. This is so young but immensely enjoyable with air. Next bottle to be cellared for 3 to 5 years..
Dec 26th, 2019Honeyed and ripe. Lovely tang but very Rhône. Real intensity, and richness. Typical
Honeyed and ripe. Lovely tang but very Rhône. Real intensity, and richness. Typical
Mar 7th, 2018
2009 vintage. At Madeo, Beverly Hills CA. Medium golden hue. On the nose, high intensity of white flower, lemongrass, wet rock minerality, honey and honey due melon. There's some sweet spices and chalkiness here. Extremely complex. On the palate, high alcohol - although not hot. Full body - quite thick yet not heavy. Very concentrated and super long finish with some real power. There's an impression of sweetness without being sweet. One of the best white Hermitage's I have had, alongside the 1999 Chave Blanc. This could be better than the '99! Drink now until 2027+. 97 points.
2009 vintage. At Madeo, Beverly Hills CA. Medium golden hue. On the nose, high intensity of white flower, lemongrass, wet rock minerality, honey and honey due melon. There's some sweet spices and chalkiness here. Extremely complex. On the palate, high alcohol - although not hot. Full body - quite thick yet not heavy. Very concentrated and super long finish with some real power. There's an impression of sweetness without being sweet. One of the best white Hermitage's I have had, alongside the 1999 Chave Blanc. This could be better than the '99! Drink now until 2027+. 97 points.
Apr 20th, 2017
White flowers, vanilla touch petroleum.
White flowers, vanilla touch petroleum.
Oct 16th, 2015
2009 - Rich, complex, with pear, nuts, butterscotch, minerals, huge finish, absolutely stunning.
2009 - Rich, complex, with pear, nuts, butterscotch, minerals, huge finish, absolutely stunning.
Jun 7th, 2015
Very nice, fruity. Very well balanced.
Very nice, fruity. Very well balanced.
May 10th, 2015