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Tasting notes
Score 84/100 · Robert Parker, Jan 1997

Certainly better than the 1980 red Hermitage, this medium-bodied wine shows a ripe, complex bouquet of tropical fruit and smoky nuts and herbs. On the palate, it is fresh, soft, and fully ready to drink. It will not keep. Last tasted 6/86.

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Critic scores
84
84/100

Robert Parker

About the producer

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave 1:1
Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

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.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Marsanne, Roussanne

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

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