Jean Louis Chave Hermitage Rouge
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| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Packing | 12 |
| Bottle Size (Volume) | 750ml |
| Score | 100 |
| Vintage | 2003 |
| Tasting Notes | Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is a powerhouse wine producer absed in thevillage of Mauves, in the Saint-Joseph region and just over theRh獼e river from Hermitage – the source of the estate's mostacclaimed wines. Chave's red and white Hermitage – based on Syrahand Marsanne and Roussanne respectively – are some of the mostimportant in the Rh獼e Valley, commanding both high prices andexceptional, sometimes 100-point scores.The Chave holding counts some 14.5 hectares (36 acres) of land inHermitage, making it one of the largest land owners in theappellation. The vineyards are terraced and today cover eightdifferent plots on the hill (some of which, including holdings inthe likes of the M嶧l and Bessards sections, are highly coveted),providing a range of mesoclimates and terroirs for the Chave wines.Many of the vines are between 30 and 60 years old.The plots are brought to the winery and vinified separately. Grapesare usually destemmed, and are fermented in stainless steel beforebeing aged for up to 18 months in oak, a small portion of which isnew. All of the wines are bottled unfiltered.Jean-Louis Chave make several wines under the Hermitage banner. Thegeneric red and white Hermitage wines are Chave's flagships,although the range is headed by the Cathelin cuv嶪 – one of theRhone's most collectable wines.Chave also makes a couple of wines from Saint-Joseph and a C矌es duRh獼e wine. Several wines are produced under the family's n嶲ociantarm: JL Chave S幨嶰tions.The Chave family have been growing grapes since 1481, and today thedomaine is run by Gerard Chave and his son, Jean-Louis. |
| Region | Rhone |
| Brand | Jean Louis Chave Hermitage Rouge |
| Appellation | Hermitage |