Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | J.L. Chave |
Label Name: | Hermitage Rouge |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Hermitage AOC, Northern Rhône |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Syrah |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 98-100 (98+ / 100 in many reports); Decanter 98; Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 93-98 (reports vary by component); James Suckling ~96-97; Wine Spectator ~97
Tasting Note
Inky, concentrated Syrah: blackcurrant, blackberry, smoked meat, black pepper, violet and graphite with mineral streaks. Silky yet firm tannins, bright acidity and a long, saline, peppery finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef short ribs, venison, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ, Peking duck, char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, grilled yakitori.
Production Method
Hand-harvested Syrah (notably Bessards). Generally 100% destemmed; fermented in wooden tonneaux and stainless steel; matured ~30 months in French oak barriques (mix of old and new).
Vineyard Info
Family domaine dating to 1481; Jean‑Louis Chave leads production from prized Hermitage lieux-dits (Bessards, Péléat, Le Méal). Renowned for precision, cellar selection and long-lived wines.