Domaine Jean-Louis Chave - Hermitage

98 points - The Wine Advocate
96 points - The Wine Advocate
100 points - The Wine Advocate
Domaine Jean-Louis Chave - Hermitage - 2020 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave - Hermitage

98 points - The Wine Advocate
96 points - The Wine Advocate
100 points - The Wine Advocate
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Readers will note that the score range I've provided for Chave's 2020 Hermitage is much broader than typical. That's because my ratings for the numerous barrel samples tasted varied considerably, with one lot scoring as low as (91 - 93), while others were near-perfect (98 - 100). I should be able to provide a more precise picture following my next visit, but it was clear to me that—even more than usual—much will depend on Jean-Louis's skills at selection and blending. From the soft, elegant and red-fruited Péléat to the commanding, dark-fruited and mineral-laden Bessards—and the silky, finesseful and raspberry-laden Le Méal in between—there's no doubt a fine expression of Hermitage will eventually emerge from Chave's cellars.

Discover the depth and richness of Domaine Jean-Louis Chave - Hermitage, crafted by the renowned Domaine Jean-Louis Chave. This exquisite red wine showcases the best of its region, offering a symphony of flavors that include ripe berries, subtle spices, and hints of oak. Perfect for elevating any meal or occasion.

Discover the depth and richness of Domaine Jean-Louis Chave - Hermitage, crafted by the renowned Domaine Jean-Louis Chave. This exquisite red wine showcases the best of its region, offering a symphony of flavors that include ripe berries, subtle spices, and hints of oak. Perfect for elevating any meal or occasion.

Looking at the 2014 reds, the 2014 Hermitage is resting as a final blend and is scheduled to be bottled early next year. It has a serious floral character as well as the classic minerality imparted from the Bessards lieu-dit (which makes up the bulk of the cuvée), gorgeous depth of fruit, medium to full-bodied richness and fine, polished tannin. Like most 2014s, it will be approachable at an early age, but this beauty has class and will evolve gracefully.

Discover the depth and richness of Domaine Jean-Louis Chave - Hermitage, crafted by the renowned Domaine Jean-Louis Chave. This exquisite red wine showcases the best of its region, offering a symphony of flavors that include ripe berries, subtle spices, and hints of oak. Perfect for elevating any meal or occasion.

Pure perfection, the 2010 Hermitage reminds Jean-Louis Chave of their 1990. It appears to be a richer, fresher example of what I remember the 1990 tasting like in 1992. The wine exhibits an opaque purple color along with an extraordinary bouquet of sweet blackberry fruit intermixed with creme de cassis, lead pencil shavings, acacia flowers, bouquet garni, meat and crushed rocks. Full-bodied and stunningly rich with laser-like precision, this is a powerful, massive yet exceptionally well-balanced wine that should be forgotten for a decade and drunk over the following 30-40 years.

Discover the depth and richness of Domaine Jean-Louis Chave - Hermitage, crafted by the renowned Domaine Jean-Louis Chave. This exquisite red wine showcases the best of its region, offering a symphony of flavors that include ripe berries, subtle spices, and hints of oak. Perfect for elevating any meal or occasion.

Discover the depth and richness of Domaine Jean-Louis Chave - Hermitage, crafted by the renowned Domaine Jean-Louis Chave. This exquisite red wine showcases the best of its region, offering a symphony of flavors that include ripe berries, subtle spices, and hints of oak. Perfect for elevating any meal or occasion.

Discover the depth and richness of Domaine Jean-Louis Chave - Hermitage, crafted by the renowned Domaine Jean-Louis Chave. This exquisite red wine showcases the best of its region, offering a symphony of flavors that include ripe berries, subtle spices, and hints of oak. Perfect for elevating any meal or occasion.

Discover the depth and richness of Domaine Jean-Louis Chave - Hermitage, crafted by the renowned Domaine Jean-Louis Chave. This exquisite red wine showcases the best of its region, offering a symphony of flavors that include ripe berries, subtle spices, and hints of oak. Perfect for elevating any meal or occasion.

Discover the depth and richness of Domaine Jean-Louis Chave - Hermitage, crafted by the renowned Domaine Jean-Louis Chave. This exquisite red wine showcases the best of its region, offering a symphony of flavors that include ripe berries, subtle spices, and hints of oak. Perfect for elevating any meal or occasion.

Discover the depth and richness of Domaine Jean-Louis Chave - Hermitage, crafted by the renowned Domaine Jean-Louis Chave. This exquisite red wine showcases the best of its region, offering a symphony of flavors that include ripe berries, subtle spices, and hints of oak. Perfect for elevating any meal or occasion.

Discover the depth and richness of Domaine Jean-Louis Chave - Hermitage, crafted by the renowned Domaine Jean-Louis Chave. This exquisite red wine showcases the best of its region, offering a symphony of flavors that include ripe berries, subtle spices, and hints of oak. Perfect for elevating any meal or occasion.

Type:
Red
Country:
France
Region:
Rhone
Appellation:
Hermitage
Producer:
Domaine Jean-Louis Chave
Grapes/Blend:
Syrah
Serving temp:
16° - 18° C
ABV:
14%
Pairing Sugesstions:
Grilled Meats, Beef, Lamb, Venison, Game Birds, Duck, Mushrooms

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Domaine-Jean-Louis-Chave

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is a renowned wine producer located in the Rhône Valley region of France. The Chave family has been producing wine in the region for over...

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is a renowned wine producer located in the Rhône Valley region of France. The Chave family has been producing wine in the region for over 500 years, and their expertise and dedication to quality is evident in every bottle they produce.

The vineyards of Domaine Jean-Louis Chave are located in the northern Rhône Valley, in the appellations of Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, and Crozes-Hermitage. The vineyards are planted on steep slopes, with soils that are rich in granite and limestone. The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully sorted to ensure only the highest quality fruit is used in the winemaking process.

The winemaking process at Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is a traditional one, with a focus on minimal intervention and allowing the terroir to shine through in the final product. The grapes are fermented using natural yeasts, and the wines are aged in oak barrels for up to 18 months. The result is a range of wines that are elegant, complex, and full of character.

The flagship wine of Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is their Hermitage Rouge, which is made from a blend of Syrah grapes from several different vineyards in the Hermitage appellation. The wine is aged in oak barrels for up to 18 months, and the result is a wine that is rich and full-bodied, with notes of black fruit, spice, and a hint of smokiness.

In addition to their Hermitage Rouge, Domaine Jean-Louis Chave also produces a range of other wines, including a Hermitage Blanc, which is made from a blend of Marsanne and Roussanne grapes, and a Saint-Joseph Rouge, which is made from 100% Syrah grapes.

Overall, Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is a producer that is dedicated to quality and tradition, and their wines are a true reflection of the terroir of the Rhône Valley. Whether you are a seasoned wine connoisseur or a novice looking to explore the world of wine, a bottle from Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is sure to impress.

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Wine has been produced in the Rhône Valley for over 500 years, with some of its vineyards being amongst the oldest in France. Syrah rules over the south...
Wine has been produced in the Rhône Valley for over 500 years, with some of its vineyards being amongst the oldest in France. Syrah rules over the south with a mix of Mediterranean grapes, while in the north, the two stars are Hermitage – grown on an imposing granite hillside above the town of Tain and best put away in the back of the cellar for a decade – and Côte-Rôtie, a star appellation made famous by Guigal's single-vineyard wines, yet also home to dozens of fine producers as yet less well known. The sheer hillsides overlooking the river have to be terraced to make production possible.

St Joseph and Cornas also provide wines of weight and worth, but the best source for good value is Crozes-Hermitage, a satellite appellation which has come alive in the last few years with the arrival of young blood.

The river valley widens out south of Valence into Côtes du Rhône country on the windy alluvial plains and the lower slopes of the hills. It is a most imposing sight during the cold, clear, blue skies of Mistral conditions. The best of the wine villages of the Côtes du Rhône have been promoted to their own appellations - Vinsobres, Vacqueyras - close in quality to the better known Gigondas.

The king of the southern Rhône is Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Here the galets roulés, rounded rocks from the ancient river bed, provide the context for gloriously rich red wines that are redolent of the heat and herbs of the south, and enhanced by the complexity which comes from blending several grape varieties. Thirteen are permitted in all, but Grenache usually dominates, along with Syrah and Mourvèdre in support. A fine vintage needs eight to 10 years cellaring for best results.

If your taste runs to fuller, richer, relatively exotic white wines, then perhaps a white Hermitage or Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the Rhône Valley would suit better, or else a marvellously perfumed, heady Condrieu - headquarters of the Viognier grape.
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Hermitage

Hermitage

Hermitage is a wine appellation located in the northern Rhône region of France. The history of winemaking in this area dates back to the Roman times, and the...

Hermitage is a wine appellation located in the northern Rhône region of France. The history of winemaking in this area dates back to the Roman times, and the appellation has been recognized for its exceptional wines since the 17th century.

The production of Hermitage wines is strictly regulated, with only red and white wines made from specific grape varieties allowed to bear the Hermitage name. The red wines are made from Syrah grapes, while the white wines are made from Marsanne and Roussanne grapes.

The production process for Hermitage wines is meticulous, with the grapes hand-harvested and sorted before being fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The red wines are then aged in oak barrels for up to 18 months, while the white wines are aged in oak for up to 12 months.

The resulting wines are known for their complexity and depth of flavor. Hermitage red wines are full-bodied with intense aromas of black fruit, spice, and leather. They have a firm tannic structure and a long, lingering finish. Hermitage white wines are rich and full-bodied with aromas of honey, apricot, and toasted nuts. They have a creamy texture and a long, complex finish.

Hermitage wines are some of the most sought-after in the world, with prices to match. They are often described as the pinnacle of Rhône winemaking, and are highly prized by collectors and connoisseurs alike.

In conclusion, Hermitage is a historic and prestigious wine appellation that produces some of the finest wines in the world. The strict regulations and meticulous production process ensure that only the highest quality wines bear the Hermitage name. Whether you are a collector or simply a lover of fine wine, Hermitage is a must-try for anyone looking to experience the best that the Rhône region has to offer.

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