Jean-Louis Chave Selections - Hermitage Farconnet 2020 (750ml)
Price: $74.00
| Producer | Jean-Louis Chave Selections |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone |
| Varietal | Syrah |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 9650 |
| Size | 750ml |
Vinous: 95 Points
Saturated violet color. Smoky mineral-accented black and blue fruit scents are complicated by olive paste licorice and floral nuances that build in the glass. Juicy and energetic in the mouth offering vibrant blackberry boysenberry candied violet and smoky bacon flavors that become sweeter with air. The floral and mineral notes come back strong on the penetrating finish which shows outstanding persistence and fine-grained harmonious tannins. - By Josh Raynolds on December 2022
jdJeb Dunnuck: 94 Points
The deep purple-hued 2020 Hermitage Farconnet comes from a mix of sites and was brought up mostly in used barrels. It has classic Hermitage notes of ripe black fruits gamey peppery meats violets bouquet garni and saddle leather. This carries to a medium to full-bodied Hermitage that's beautifully balanced and has a terrific core of sweet fruit ripe sweet tannins and a great finish. It's clearly from a ripe vintage and has loads of fruit but stays pure and graceful with nothing out of place. It's a gorgeous Hermitage to enjoy over the coming 10-15 years. I love it today.
Wine Spectator: 94 Points
This earthy sanguine version is an excellent expression of place. Fruit and spices keep pace with the smoke graphite and olive tapenade notes plus a hint of truffle. Creamy in feel with all of its elements integrated seamlessly. Offers old-school charm in an elegant well-meshed and focused frame. Drink now through 2032. ?K.B.
