Jean-Louis Chave L'Hermitage Rouge, Rhône Valley, France 2022
Pickup available at DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
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The Chave family has been producing wine in the northern Rhône since 1481, with Jean-Louis Chave now leading the domaine into its 16th generation. Jean-Louis Chave is revered globally for his benchmark Hermitage wines, which are known for its depth, complexity, and age-worthiness. This wine is sourced from several prestigious vineyard plots on the Hermitage Hill, including Le Méal, Les Bessards, and Péléat, each contributing to the wines layered character.
- Winemaker: Jean-Louis Chave, one of the most esteemed producers in the Rhône Valley
- Farming: Organic and biodynamic methods
- Variety: 100% Syrah
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Terroir: Multiple parcels across the Hermitage hill, including granite-rich Les Bessards, clay-limestone soils of Le Méal, and the loess and sand of Péléat and Beaume. Elevations range from 130–400 meters with varied exposures.
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Vinification: Grapes are hand-harvested and mostly destemmed; fermentation occurs in open-top wooden vats with native yeasts and manual punchdowns. Parcels are vinified separately.
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Aging: Aged 18–24 months in a mix of old and new French oak barrels and foudres; final blend assembled before bottling without fining or filtration.
- Tasting Note: Full-bodied, deep and brooding with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, iron, violets, and smoked meat. The palate is powerful and layered, with firm yet fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity, and a mineral finish marked by graphite, crushed rock, and dark spices.This wine will benefit from aging and is best enjoyed from 2025 onwards but can age for decades.
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Scores:
- Wine Advocate: 97-99 points
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Roasted lamb, dry-aged ribeye, cassoulet, lentils with duck confit, or hard sheep’s milk cheeses
The Chave family has been producing wine in the northern Rhône since 1481, with Jean-Louis Chave now leading the domaine into its 16th generation. Jean-Louis Chave is revered globally for his benchmark Hermitage wines, which are known for its depth, complexity, and age-worthiness. This wine is sourced from several prestigious vineyard plots on the Hermitage Hill, including Le Méal, Les Bessards, and Péléat, each contributing to the wines layered character.
- Winemaker: Jean-Louis Chave, one of the most esteemed producers in the Rhône Valley
- Farming: Organic and biodynamic methods
- Variety: 100% Syrah
-
Terroir: Multiple parcels across the Hermitage hill, including granite-rich Les Bessards, clay-limestone soils of Le Méal, and the loess and sand of Péléat and Beaume. Elevations range from 130–400 meters with varied exposures.
-
Vinification: Grapes are hand-harvested and mostly destemmed; fermentation occurs in open-top wooden vats with native yeasts and manual punchdowns. Parcels are vinified separately.
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Aging: Aged 18–24 months in a mix of old and new French oak barrels and foudres; final blend assembled before bottling without fining or filtration.
- Tasting Note: Full-bodied, deep and brooding with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, iron, violets, and smoked meat. The palate is powerful and layered, with firm yet fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity, and a mineral finish marked by graphite, crushed rock, and dark spices.This wine will benefit from aging and is best enjoyed from 2025 onwards but can age for decades.
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Scores:
- Wine Advocate: 97-99 points
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Roasted lamb, dry-aged ribeye, cassoulet, lentils with duck confit, or hard sheep’s milk cheeses