2008 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Selection Hermitage Blanche
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Score 91/100 · Josh Raynolds, Mar 2012
Light, bright gold. A heady, floral-dominated bouquet evokes yellow peach, pear, acacia honey and jasmine, plus a touch of smokiness. Juicy and taut, with focused pit and orchard fruit flavors that show surprising depth. A hint of bitter lemon pith adds bite and urgency to the long, sappy finish. There's lots going on here already but this wine is built to age.
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91/100
Josh Raynolds
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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.