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Hermitage Rouge Chave Magnum 2013
HED60173
150 cl
14.5%
£615.00
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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.
Vinous
(this wine is the final blend and was resting in holding tanks in preparation for bottling, probably in March, according to Chave): Inky ruby. Vibrant black and blue fruit aromas are complicated by suggestions of candied flowers, incense and licorice, and a bright mineral nuance adds lift. Sweet, fleshy and focused, offering palate-staining cherry compote, black raspberry and violet pastille flavors accented by smoky Indian spices and a hint of cracked pepper. Shows impressive depth but comes off surprisingly lithe, finishing with superb focus and length and fine-grained tannins that sneak in slowly. Josh Raynolds1st March 2016
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