Cuvee Cathelin Chave 1995

Cuvee Cathelin Chave 1995

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  • Robert Parker rating 97
  • Vinous rating 94
Cuvee Cathelin Chave 1995
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HED2172

75 cl

13%
£7,670.00
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The Chave family has reportedly been producing wines in the Rhône Valley since 1481 and is unequivocally one of the most famous producers of Hermitage. Cuvée Cathelin is an ultra-exclusive luxury wine which made its debut with the 1990 vintage. It is named after a close family friend, artist Bernard Cathelin, and is produced mostly from Syrah from the Les Bessards lieu-dit with an extended period of maturation in new French oak. Only made in selected vintages production is strictly limited to around 200 cases. From the excellent 1995 vintage, this is an exceptionally rich, powerful and complex release now perfectly in its drinking window.
94 Vinous
Now 30 years old, the 1995 Ermitage Cuvée Cathelin has a swarthy nose with raspberry, briar, juniper and light cola scents, well defined if missing the bucolic charm of the ’91. The palate is velvety smooth with hints of strawberry pastille and eucalyptus. The Cathelin is supremely well balanced and polished, sporting impressive weight and density on the glossy finish. That said, I asked myself whether it really has the profundity you find in Chave’s finest creations. Still, it was a privilege to drink such a rare Rhône. Based on this showing, the 1995 deserves further time in bottle. Neal Martin22nd September 2025

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