Domaine Jean-Louis Chave - Hermitage 2021 (750ml)
Price: $340.00
| Producer | Domaine Jean-Louis Chave |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone |
| Subregion | Hermitage |
| Varietal | Rhone Blend |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 8061 |
| Size | 750ml |
Decanter: 96 Points
A tasting of the constituent lieux-dits before blending was as instructive as ever. Péléat was smooth silky and red-fruited with good acidity; Beaumes slightly meatier a little less concentrated than a typical year but with good tannic drive; L'Ermite was serious dry and mineral; Bessards very strict with tight rigid tannins. The final blend is likely to produce a structural rather than generous style of Hermitage with tannins that will need a long time in bottle to settle. This will be ascetic in youth then complex and textural with age. (Drink between 2023-2043)
Wine Spectator: 96 Points
Among the finest expressions of the challenging 2021 vintage with finessed ripeness and understated polish. Earthy and salty offering sanguine animal notes and well-integrated white pepper freshness. Cashmere tannins are softened yet still keep a gentle grip on the finish which stretches out effortlessly. Sublime now and built to go the distance. Drink now through 2038. From France.?K.B.
Jeb Dunnuck: 93-95 Points
As is usually the case I was able to taste the new vintage in its individual components which is an incredible lesson in the terroir of Hermitage and I continue to believe this is one of the most educational tastings I do every year. All of the samples for the 2021 Hermitage rated between 93 and 95 and this should be a classic more medium-bodied elegant yet still substantial Hermitage. All of the single parcels show classic textbook characteristics and possess ripe tannins and outstanding purity of fruit. I suspect this wine will be in the mold of the 2014 possibly the 2004. It should benefit from just short-term cellaring and have two decades of longevity.
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