Domaine Jean-Louis Chave
L'Hermitage Syrah
Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Still drinking well- I think this has hit its plateau; deep dark color with wonderful notes of Olive tapenade, blackberry and great acidity on the finish.
Still drinking well- I think this has hit its plateau; deep dark color with wonderful notes of Olive tapenade, blackberry and great acidity on the finish.
May 30th, 2023
This wine in a few words, "rustic elegance". Definitely in the pretty side of the north Rhône. Pristinely ripe red fruits (red plum and pomegranate) are joined by a sprinkling of something darker and a little dried, morello cherry or black raspberry. Pretty red floral accents as well. This reveals its true identity with a basso profundo blast of beef stock meatiness, BBQ smoke, and cured Moroccan black olives. Earthy tilled soil, porcini, tobacco, and a light molasses-y sweetness from oak round this profound and complicated wine. The purity, length, and seamless texture here are astounding. Proof that the grandmaster abides and it tastes like more than 500 years of winemaking expertise. Ne plus ultra for the appellation assuredly and a great way to understand the heart of Syrah. Not backwards or shut down at all, but this has a very long life in front of it.
This wine in a few words, "rustic elegance". Definitely in the pretty side of the north Rhône. Pristinely ripe red fruits (red plum and pomegranate) are joined by a sprinkling of something darker and a little dried, morello cherry or black raspberry. Pretty red floral accents as well. This reveals its true identity with a basso profundo blast of beef stock meatiness, BBQ smoke, and cured Moroccan black olives. Earthy tilled soil, porcini, tobacco, and a light molasses-y sweetness from oak round this profound and complicated wine. The purity, length, and seamless texture here are astounding. Proof that the grandmaster abides and it tastes like more than 500 years of winemaking expertise. Ne plus ultra for the appellation assuredly and a great way to understand the heart of Syrah. Not backwards or shut down at all, but this has a very long life in front of it.
Mar 2nd, 2015
Floral, black pepper, paired with ribeye with peppercorn. The pairing was a 10. At home on NYE. Hoping 2022 will be safer and more social than 2021. HNY to all my Delectable friends.
Floral, black pepper, paired with ribeye with peppercorn. The pairing was a 10. At home on NYE. Hoping 2022 will be safer and more social than 2021. HNY to all my Delectable friends.
Jan 1st, 2022
Master Sommelier, Owner Corkbuzz
Such a baby but still delicious. Would recommend waiting
Such a baby but still delicious. Would recommend waiting
Feb 9th, 2015
As if 2000 wasn’t enough fun we did 1998s of Chave and La Turque. The Chave 98 was over the top amazing.
As if 2000 wasn’t enough fun we did 1998s of Chave and La Turque. The Chave 98 was over the top amazing.
Oct 18th, 2018Smoke, licorice, earthy nose. Deep rich hearty fruit with note of plum and dark cherry. Lingering finish. Still in its infancy
Smoke, licorice, earthy nose. Deep rich hearty fruit with note of plum and dark cherry. Lingering finish. Still in its infancy
Apr 14th, 2018
1998 out of magnum. Red and black cherries, plums, red flowers, bacon, smoke, charcuterie, olive tapenade, silky tannins. Elegance and power.
1998 out of magnum. Red and black cherries, plums, red flowers, bacon, smoke, charcuterie, olive tapenade, silky tannins. Elegance and power.
Mar 17th, 2018
Black pepper and black fruits on the nose, more earth than fruit. Nice structure, long finish that keeps going.
Black pepper and black fruits on the nose, more earth than fruit. Nice structure, long finish that keeps going.
Nov 19th, 2017