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Hermitage Rouge Chave 2008
HED84804
75 cl
13%
£335.00
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Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Rouge 2008 is a full-bodied Syrah from 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. "Soft garnet. Elegant and perfumed on the nose, so different from the 2012, at the moment anyway. This has Syrah’s savoury dark fruit but also its floral side. Powder-fine tannins with excellent freshness. A beautiful wine still in its infancy. Long and refined." Jancis Robinson MW, 2017
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Vinous
Tank #1: High-pitched red fruits and flowers on the nose, including a spicy overtone. Lively and precise, with excellent clarity and powerful raspberry and cherry characteristics. Tannins arrive late and fade into the fruit. Tank #2: Bright red berries and cherry aromas, complemented by building spiciness and a hint of cracked pepper. Tank #3: Deep cherry compote and cassis scents are augmented by notes of licorice and smoky herbs. Dense and chewy, with strong tannic grip and lingering smokiness. Tank #4: Bright red fruits and flowers on the nose, amplified by strong spiciness and silky tannins. Very pretty and light on its feet. This will be the largest component of the final wine, which should be approachable relatively young. It will be assembled shortly and bottled in January, 2011.Josh Raynolds1st January 2011
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