Hermitage Rouge Chave 2000

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. 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 sourced from vines ranging between 50 and 85+ years of age. The 2000 is a wonderful release of exceptional elegance, purity and seamlessness. Full-bodied, but not opulent or over-the-top, in style, it offers up delicious notes of black fruits, wild herbs, tobacco, liquorice and earthy minerality. Though perfectly in its drinking window this should continue to evolve over the next 5-10 years.