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Wine Description
The Story
Jean-Louis Chave Chave is known for opting for blending Syrah from their 15 ha vineyards on the Hermitage hill. Their philosophy is against single vineyard wines since blending guarantees more complexity in the wine. In this superb wine this is clearly indicated by the tremendous complexity. Syrah from Bessards is giving rich fruit intensity and concentration to the wine while Méal more depth in flavours and bouquet. Rocoules adds finesse in s...
Wine Information
Parker 100 points: While there will undoubtedly be a Cuvee Cathelin culled out, the 2003 Hermitage is the most provocative and extraordinary vintage I have tasted chez Chave in the 26 years I have been visiting this domaine. Every cuvee tasted before blending together had at least 16 and as much as 17% natural alcohol, yields averaged 10-15 hectoliters per hectare, and the qualitative potential is unbelievable. The wine tastes more like dry vi...
Average Bottle Price
| 521 | 2013 | 2010 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 015€ +354.9% | 443€ -11.6% | 501€ +9.9% | 456€ |
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