{"title":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","description":"\u003ch4\u003eRenowned expertise in Northern Rhône wines\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Jean-Louis Chave is pre-eminent among Northern Rhône wine estates. Based in Mauves, this renowned family domain dates back to 1481. Current custodian, Jean-Louis, is the 16th-generation Chave family winemaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe domain eschews single-vineyard expressions, instead producing a pared-back range of wines – a Hermitage, a Hermitage Blanc and a Saint-Joseph – which reveal Jean-Louis’ expertise in blending from his various terroirs. In special vintages, an Hermitage cuvée called Ermitage Cuvée Cathelin is also produced. The domain boasts 15ha of vineyards in the prized Northern Rhône appellation of Hermitage, including such prestigious climats as Les Bessards, Le Méal, Les Roucoules and L’Hermite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe formula for Chave’s success combines a respect for nature and a respect for tradition: meticulous organic farming, harvesting at full ripeness, with minimal intervention in the cellar. The domain’s Hermitage Rouge is a stunning amalgam of the family’s prized Syrah vineyard parcels, a wine of haunting aromatics, heady spiced fruits, granitic minerality and profound ageability. Chave Hermitage Blanc is a blend of about 85% Marsanne and 15% Roussanne from vineyards in nine of the 18 climats of Hermitage. Chave’s St-Joseph, meanwhile, is a Syrah from the domain’s best south-facing vineyards in the historic heart of the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hermitage-rouge-chave-2013","title":"Hermitage Rouge Chave 2013","description":"Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Rouge 2013 is a full-bodied single-vineyard red wine produced from Syrah grapes in the northern Rhône Valley. With prized vineyard holdings in the cru of Hermitage (as well as St-Joseph), Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is the pre-eminent name in northern Rhône winemaking. Current custodian of the domaine, Jean-Louis is, almost incredibly, the 16th generation of Chave family winemaker. \"Still in barrel at the time of this tasting, the 2013 Hermitage will certainly be one of the wines of the vintage. Offering classic, granite-induced notes of smoked dark fruits, graphite, searing minerality and bouquet garni, this sensational Hermitage has medium to full-bodied richness, beautiful mid-palate density and building tannin, all with the freshness and purity of the vintage. Reminiscent of a more backwards, tight, focused and granite-driven year (I asked Jean-Louis if there was a similar vintage he could recall, he commented that he couldn`t think of one), it has solid ripeness in its aromas and flavours, good sweetness in its tannin, and a great finish. I suspect it will need 7-8 years of cellaring and keep for 20-25 years or more.\" Wine Advocate, 2015","brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62379211129162,"sku":"HED60172","price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED60172.jpg?v=1781909443"},{"product_id":"hermitage-rouge-chave-magnum-2013","title":"Hermitage Rouge Chave Magnum 2013","description":"Jean Louis Chave is undoubtedly one of the greatest producers of Hermitage Rouge. As one of the largest landowners in the Hermitage appellation Chave has vines spread across 9 of the finest lieux-dits, with the Rouge being made from 100% Syrah sourced from vines ranging between 50 and 85+ years of age. The 2013 is a broody and tannic but beautifully focussed release. There is ample fruit intensity and ethereal aromatic complexity but it the slightly statuesque structure will require a good amount of cellaring to see it truly emerge.","brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62411706990922,"sku":"HED60173","price":615.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED60173.jpg?v=1781889608"},{"product_id":"hermitage-blanc-chave-1990","title":"Hermitage Blanc Chave 1990","description":"The Chave family has been producing wines in the Rhône Valley for several generations and is renowned for their commitment to quality. Their Hermitage Blanc is primarily made from Marsanne, with a smaller proportion of Roussanne. Marsanne brings structure, richness, and ageing potential to the blend, while Roussanne adds aromatic complexity and finesse. This release from the 1990 vintage is now a mature but still powerful wine, marked by notes of honey, apricots, figs, roasted nuts and floral undertones.","brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62411848515914,"sku":"HED95203","price":658.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED95203.jpg?v=1781890157"},{"product_id":"hermitage-rouge-chave-2014","title":"Hermitage Rouge Chave 2014","description":null,"brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62411876073802,"sku":"HED63551","price":292.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/WINES_1.jpg?v=1782751804"},{"product_id":"hermitage-blanc-chave-2016","title":"Hermitage Blanc Chave 2016","description":"Jean Louis Chave is undoubtedly amongst the greatest producers of Hermitage Rouge and Blanc. The blend for the Blanc is almost always 80% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne, vinified in a combination of mostly stainless steel and French oak casks, before maturation in new and used oak barrels for up to 18 months. The 2016 release is a spectacular effort from an already highly acclaimed vintage. It is rich, mouth-coating and intense, yet exudes seamless texture and incredible focus. Though startlingly good to drink already these wines have a tremendous track record for ageing and this should easily improve over the next two decades.","brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62411929616714,"sku":"HED53065","price":333.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED53065.jpg?v=1781890487"},{"product_id":"hermitage-blanc-chave-2007","title":"Hermitage Blanc Chave 2007","description":"With family history dating back centuries and ownership of some of the best parcels of vines in the Northern Rhône, Jean Louis Chave is undoubtedly one of the greatest producers of Hermitage Rouge and Blanc. The blend for the Blanc is almost always 80% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne, vinified in a combination of mostly stainless steel and French oak casks, before maturation in new and used oak barrels for up to 18 months. The 2007 is rich but elegant and balanced, with flavours of tangerine, lime zest, stone fruits, white flowers and honey. Now nearing its peak, this would be wonderful alongside rich, creamy fish dishes.","brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412061147466,"sku":"HED2204","price":349.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED2204.jpg?v=1781890830"},{"product_id":"hermitage-rouge-chave-2020","title":"Hermitage Rouge Chave 2020","description":"Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is a renowned family-owned winery situated in the Rhône Valley, with a history dating back to 1481. The Chave family has been producing exceptional wines from their estate vineyards for generations. The Hermitage Rouge is a flagship wine of the Domaine and is made from 100% Syrah. The 2020 vintage is still in its youth, but you can expect it to carry the hallmarks of the Domaine’s high-quality winemaking.","brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412098830666,"sku":"HED93310","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED93310.jpg?v=1781890911"},{"product_id":"hermitage-rouge-chave-2019","title":"Hermitage Rouge Chave 2019","description":"Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Rouge 2019 is a full-bodied Syrah from the Chave family`s vineyard holdings on the iconic hill of Hermitage in the northern Rhône valley. With prized vineyard holdings in the cru of Hermitage (as well as St-Joseph), Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is the pre-eminent name in northern Rhône winemaking. Current custodian of the domaine, Jean-Louis is, almost incredibly, the 16th generation of Chave family winemaker. \"A potential candidate for the wine of the vintage, the 2019 Hermitage is a massive, full-bodied, yet mineral-laced and undeniably classic wine from this estate. All of the components showed incredibly well, with the Le Méal offering classic sexiness, the Hermite being straight and focused, and the Bessards just as good as any Syrah out there. It shows the ripeness of the vintage, yet the purity of fruit is incredible. It’s another magical wine in an incredible series of awesome Hermitage from this family.\" Jeb Dunnuck (barrel sample)","brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412374638922,"sku":"HED92581","price":410.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED92581.jpg?v=1781891682"},{"product_id":"st-joseph-clos-florentin-chave-2016","title":"St Joseph Clos Florentin Chave 2016","description":"The St Joseph Clos Florentin Chave 2016 is a red wine from the esteemed Saint-Joseph region of the Northern Rhône Valley, exclusively crafted from Syrah grapes. This cuvée originates from the Clos Florentin vineyard, a historic site owned by the Chave family since the mid-20th century. The 2016 growing season benefited from favourable climatic conditions, permitting the Syrah to achieve balanced ripeness. The producer, renowned for traditional techniques, emphasises the expression of its terroir through minimal intervention. Expect a profile of dark berry fruits, herbal notes, and a mineral backbone, with a structure conducive to ageing.","brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412510363978,"sku":"HED53304","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED53304.jpg?v=1781892187"},{"product_id":"hermitage-rouge-chave-magnum-2009","title":"Hermitage Rouge Chave Magnum 2009","description":"Hermitage Rouge Jean-Louis Chave 2009 is a red Syrah from the Hermitage appellation in the Northern Rhône. It features a complex profile of roasted meat, blackberry jam, ground pepper and graphite, representing a profound expression of this granite-based site. The massive structural tannins of the vintage are now showing signs of softening in this larger format, allowing secondary nuances of leather, olive tapenade and subtle wood smoke to emerge with time. Its density is matched by a remarkable focus and precision, ensuring that the 2009 remains a modern-day rival to the estate`s legendary 1990 vintage.","brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412512919882,"sku":"HED03841","price":1550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED03841.jpg?v=1781892197"},{"product_id":"hermitage-rouge-chave-2001","title":"Hermitage Rouge Chave 2001","description":"Jean Louis Chave is undoubtedly one of the greatest producers of Hermitage Rouge. 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Abundant with deep dark fruits, pretty floral highlights and superb mineral tension, it is a charming release that perfectly encapsulates the enduring quality of this estate and its inimitable winemaker.","brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412679938378,"sku":"HED2217","price":425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED2217.jpg?v=1781892875"},{"product_id":"hermitage-blanc-chave-2020","title":"Hermitage Blanc Chave 2020","description":"Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is a prestigious family-owned winery known for its long-standing tradition of winemaking excellence. The Chave family has been producing wines in the Rhône Valley for several generations and is renowned for their commitment to quality. The Hermitage Blanc is primarily made from Marsanne, with a smaller proportion of Roussanne. Marsanne brings structure, richness, and aging potential to the blend, while Roussanne adds aromatic complexity and finesse. While it can be enjoyed in its youth, the wine truly shines with time in the bottle.","brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412780601674,"sku":"HED93312","price":375.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED93312.jpg?v=1781893656"},{"product_id":"hermitage-rouge-chave-1993","title":"Hermitage Rouge Chave 1993","description":null,"brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412872122698,"sku":"HED65050","price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED65050.jpg?v=1781894462"},{"product_id":"hermitage-blanc-chave-2012","title":"Hermitage Blanc Chave 2012","description":"With prized vineyard holdings in the cru of Hermitage (as well as St-Joseph), Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is the pre-eminent name in northern Rhône winemaking. Current custodian of the domaine, Jean-Louis is, almost incredibly, the 16th generation of Chave family winemaker. The Chave Hermitage blanc is a blend of around 85% Marsanne and 15% Roussanne blended from the family`s vineyard holdings across nine of the 18 climats of Hermitage. \"Much more open, fleshy and sexy, the 2012 Hermitage Blanc was just bottled a month prior to this tasting. Coming from l’Ermite, Les Rocoules, Maison Blanche and Peleat lieux-dits, it’s always a rough blend of 80% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne that’s aged in barrel. Loaded with notions of honeysuckle, orange marmalade, powered rock, buttered citrus and green almond, it’s full-bodied, rich, upfront and fruit loaded. While I think it will be a relatively accessible early in its life, it has the concentration to hold for two decades.\" Wine Advocate, 2014","brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412997656906,"sku":"HED88447","price":330.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED88447.jpg?v=1781894995"},{"product_id":"hermitage-blanc-chave-1989","title":"Hermitage Blanc Chave 1989","description":"A highly sought-after Northern Rhône white from Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, the 1989 vintage was reviewed by Robert Parker`s Wine Advocate as follows, `The 1989 Hermitage Blanc is low in acidity, expansive, and weighty, and makes for a huge, chewy mouthful of white wine. The honeyed, somewhat unctuous personality of the wine is more dominant in the 1989 than in the 1988, but there remains the head-turning, beautiful, flowery aromas, sensational concentration, super ripeness, and low acidity. Chave believes the latter component is always a characteristic of the greatest Hermitage vintages.`","brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413153698122,"sku":"HED38334","price":485.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED38334.jpg?v=1781895593"},{"product_id":"st-joseph-rouge-chave-2019","title":"St Joseph Rouge Chave 2019","description":"Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, a highly respected and renowned winemaking family with a history dating back to the 15th century. The Chave family is well-known for their exceptional Hermitage wines, but they also produce outstanding wines in other Northern Rhone appellations, including St Joseph. The ‘St Joseph Rouge’ 2019 offers an enticing nose of black fruit, such as blackberries and black cherries, along with notes of violets, black pepper and herbs. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with a velvety texture, fine-grained tannins, and well-integrated acidity. The flavours are concentrated and persistent, with a long and elegant finish.","brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413195149642,"sku":"HED92582","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED92582.jpg?v=1781895855"},{"product_id":"hermitage-blanc-chave-2003","title":"Hermitage Blanc Chave 2003","description":"Hermitage Blanc Chave 2003 is a white wine from the Northern Rhône Valley. This blend of Marsanne and Roussanne is sourced from several different climats on the Hermitage hill, including L`Ermite and Les Rocoules. The wine possesses immense weight and golden concentration, featuring opulent flavours of apricot, honey and toasted nuts. A distinct flinty minerality underpins the palate, which is the result of diverse granite and limestone soils.","brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413296042314,"sku":"HED00839","price":468.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED00839.jpg?v=1781896314"},{"product_id":"st-joseph-rouge-chave-2006","title":"St Joseph Rouge Chave 2006","description":null,"brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413373800778,"sku":"HED25915","price":132.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED25915.jpg?v=1781896678"},{"product_id":"st-joseph-rouge-chave-2016","title":"St Joseph Rouge Chave 2016","description":null,"brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413399032138,"sku":"HED53303","price":73.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED53303.jpg?v=1781896787"},{"product_id":"hermitage-blanc-chave-2011","title":"Hermitage Blanc Chave 2011","description":null,"brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413410369866,"sku":"HED83458","price":238.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED83458.jpg?v=1781896863"},{"product_id":"hermitage-rouge-chave-1994","title":"Hermitage Rouge Chave 1994","description":"The 1994 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage showcases a stunning bouquet of mature Hermitage. 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Coy at first but with aeration it unwinds to show brilliantly complex notes of dark fruits, spices, anise, woodsmoke and roasted meats, alongside subtle mineral accents of tilled earth and stones.","brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62414912487754,"sku":"HED5456","price":645.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED5456.jpg?v=1781900639"},{"product_id":"hermitage-blanc-chave-1996","title":"Hermitage Blanc Chave 1996","description":null,"brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62414917960010,"sku":"HED80407","price":488.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED80407.jpg?v=1781900651"},{"product_id":"hermitage-rouge-chave-1985","title":"Hermitage Rouge Chave 1985","description":"The Chave family has reportedly been producing wines in the Rhône Valley since 1481 and Jean Louis Chave is unquestionably one of the most famous producers of both Hermitage Rouge and Blanc. 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Perfect for drinking now, a quick decant to remove sediment is advised but it should not need a long aeration.","brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62414985691466,"sku":"HED53252","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED53252.jpg?v=1781900843"},{"product_id":"hermitage-rouge-chave-1983","title":"Hermitage Rouge Chave 1983","description":"The Chave family has reportedly been producing wines in the Rhône Valley since 1481 and Jean Louis Chave is unquestionably one of the most famous producers of both Hermitage Rouge and Blanc. They are one of the largest landowners in the Hermitage appellation and have vines spread across 9 of the finest lieux-dits, with the Rouge being sourced from the best parcels with vine age ranging between 50 and 85+ years. The 1983, now fully mature, is redolent of dried cherry, animal hide, truffle, spices and crushed rocks. 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With prized vineyard holdings in the cru of Hermitage (as well as St-Joseph), Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is the pre-eminent name in northern Rhône winemaking. Current custodian of the domaine, Jean-Louis is, almost incredibly, the 16th generation of Chave family winemaker. \"The 1990 Hermitage is fully mature yet holding beautifully. Perfumed notes of sweet cassis and blackberry fruits, rose hips, smoked meats, and exotic spices all flow to a full-bodied, layered, seamless, flawlessly balanced Hermitage that glides over the palate with no sensation of weight or heaviness. With resolved tannins, beautiful purity, and a great finish, it’s unquestionably ready to go, yet should hold nicely for another 8-10 years.\" Jeb Dunnuck, 2019","brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62415086190922,"sku":"HED3610","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED3610.jpg?v=1781901130"},{"product_id":"hermitage-rouge-chave-1988","title":"Hermitage Rouge Chave 1988","description":"The 1988 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage is a refined and mineral-driven release, now at its prime drinking stage. With a blend of sweet cherry and currant fruits, complemented by hints of leather, olives, and spice, this medium-bodied wine exudes elegance on the palate. It has fully matured and presents an irresistible charm, inviting enjoyment without delay. For those who appreciate fully developed wines, savour its delights until 2028, although it`s already a wonderful pleasure to indulge in today.","brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62415234236746,"sku":"HED69553","price":910.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED69553.jpg?v=1781901586"},{"product_id":"hermitage-rouge-chave-2006","title":"Hermitage Rouge Chave 2006","description":"Hermitage Rouge Chave 2006 is a Syrah from the Northern Rhône appellation. Produced by Jean-Louis Chave, a winemaker with a lineage dating back to 1481, this wine showcases fruit sourced from several prominent lieux-dits on the Hermitage hill. The excellent 2006 Northern Rhône vintage benefitted from ideal growing conditions, resulting in wines with potential for significant ageing. This mature bottling features aromas of dark fruit, black pepper, olive tapenade and hints of leather. 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Overwhelmingly stone fruit driven and spicy at this juncture, its vast inner complexities will surely be revealed with further cellaring. A masterful release.","brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62415354626378,"sku":"HED58497","price":285.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED58497.jpg?v=1781901892"},{"product_id":"hermitage-blanc-chave-2013","title":"Hermitage Blanc Chave 2013","description":null,"brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62415575122250,"sku":"HED60174","price":252.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/WINES_1.jpg?v=1782751804"},{"product_id":"hermitage-rouge-chave-2002","title":"Hermitage Rouge Chave 2002","description":null,"brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62415594324298,"sku":"HED2218","price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/WINES_1.jpg?v=1782751804"},{"product_id":"hermitage-rouge-chave-2021","title":"Hermitage Rouge Chave 2021","description":"Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Rouge 2021 is a full-bodied, single-vineyard red wine produced from Syrah grapes in the northern Rhône Valley. With prized vineyard holdings in the cru of Hermitage (as well as St-Joseph), Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is the pre-eminent name in northern Rhône winemaking. Current custodian of the domaine, Jean-Louis is, almost incredibly, the 16th generation of Chave family winemaker. \"As is usually the case, I was able to taste the new vintage in its individual components, which is an incredible lesson in the terroir of Hermitage, and I continue to believe this is one of the most educational tastings I do every year. All of the samples for the 2021 Hermitage rated between 93 and 95, and this should be a classic, more medium-bodied, elegant, yet still substantial Hermitage. All of the single parcels show classic, textbook characteristics and possess ripe tannins and outstanding purity of fruit. I suspect this wine will be in the mould of the 2014, possibly the 2004. It should benefit from just short-term cellaring and have two decades of longevity.\" Jeb Dunnuck, 2022","brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62415605268810,"sku":"HED96986","price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED96986.jpg?v=1781902582"},{"product_id":"hermitage-blanc-chave-1998","title":"Hermitage Blanc Chave 1996","description":"Chave Hermitage Blanc 1996 is a full-bodied, single-vineyard white wine produced from Syrah grapes in the northern Rhône Valley. With prized vineyard holdings in the cru of Hermitage (as well as St-Joseph), Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is the pre-eminent name in northern Rhône winemaking. Current custodian of the domaine, Jean-Louis is, almost incredibly, the 16th generation of Chave family winemaker. On the domaine`s 1996 blanc. \"Among the whites, I especially admired the 1995 Chave Hermitage Blanc for its complex bouquet of truffles, honey, flowers and spices, all of which flowed through to the unctuous finish. This rich, explosive wine was utterly captivating. I also loved the 1996, which impressed for its cool, brilliant personality and impeccable finish.\" Vinous, 2010","brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62415636922698,"sku":"HED27572","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED27572.jpg?v=1781902725"},{"product_id":"hermitage-rouge-chave-2003","title":"Hermitage Rouge Chave 2003","description":"Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is a highly esteemed winery in the Hermitage appellation of the Northern Rhône, with a history that dates back to 1481. 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Current custodian of the domaine, Jean-Louis is, almost incredibly, the 16th generation of Chave family winemaker. The Chave Hermitage blanc is a blend of around 85% Marsanne and 15% Roussanne blended from the family`s vineyard holdings across nine of the 18 climats of Hermitage. \"Another incredible white from this family is the 2019 Hermitage Blanc, a powerful, concentrated, and remarkably pure Hermitage that has laser-like focus as well as textbook Marsanne notes of quince, green almond, powdered rock, licoricey, and spice. It’s still tight, focused, and inward at present, yet it reminds me of the 2018 with its purity and rare mix of power and elegance. It’s worth trying a bottle any time over the coming 3-5 years, but after that, I’d recommend waiting until after 2031.\" Jeb Dunnuck, 2022","brand":"Domaine Jean Louis Chave","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62415928721738,"sku":"HED92580","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED92580.jpg?v=1781903986"},{"product_id":"hermitage-blanc-chave-magnum-2012","title":"Hermitage Blanc Chave Magnum 2012","description":"Hermitage Blanc Chave 2012 is a full-bodied white wine from the renowned Hermitage appellation in the Rhône Valley. Comprised of 80% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne, this wine incorporates fruit from various lieux-dits, including Maison Blanche and Les Rocoules. A historic producer, Domaine Jean-Louis Chave has been crafting wines in Hermitage for many generations and is one of the most revered names in Northern Rhône winemaking. 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