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Jancis Robinson MW
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Slight brick colour. More lift than the Hermitage La Chapelle. Acid at a dangerous level. Very chewy. Needs anchoring to the ground it’s so volatile! (JR)
Last Tasted 12/91 Among the recent top vintages from the eighties of Chave's Hermitage, this is the most precocious and enjoyable to drink. It is far more tasty than the backward, tannic 1983. Deep ruby/garnet, with a huge nose of roasted nuts, berries, spices, and earthy scents, this full-bodied, velvety textured, exceptionally concentrated wine is a total delight to drink. Anticipated maturity: now-2005.
About the producer
The Chaves have been growing grapes in the Northern Rhône since 1481. Jean-Louis Chave is the 16th generation to head up the family domaine, having taken over from his father in 1992.