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    1 516
  • Producer ranking ?

    40
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    2020-2035
  • Food Pairing

    Game

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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...

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Cask samples tasted at the domaine.
Sample cuvée 1: Péleat.
Peachy, mineral, fleshy. Apple fruit on the palate. Soft acid with a nutty aftertaste.
Sample cuvée 2: Roucoles.
Waxy, saline, lemon, apple. Herby and salty on the finish. Medium bodied and smooth.
Sample cuvée 3: L'Érmite; 65-year-old vines.
Baked apple, salt, fresh acid and granitic complexity. Super-fresh and layered. Warm on the finish. Complex and intriguing.

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Mauves, Rhône
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