Jean-Louis Chave • Hermitage, France
Hermitage by Jean-Louis Chave is the benchmark red and white of this storied northern Rhône hill, blending multiple parc…Hermitage by Jean-Louis Chave is the benchmark red and white of this storied northern Rhône hill, blending multiple parcels across nine climats to express the whole of Hermitage rather than a single site. The red, based on Syrah with a smal…Learn More »
$430
/750ml
2004 Retail Average
96
/100
2004 Pro Rating
There’s a seductive clarity here: Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage 2004 glides across the palate with vibrant red currant, blackberry and plum layered over hints of cocoa, peppery spice and gentle woodland smoke. Medium-bodied but deeply flavored, it feels poised and energetic, delivering a long, savory finish that shows just how gracefully this acclaimed vintage is evolving today.
Roast leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary; Duck breast with blackberry sauce; Beef daube Provençale
Hermitage by Jean-Louis Chave is the benchmark red and white of this storied northern Rhône hill, blending multiple parcels across nine climats to express the whole of Hermitage rather than a single site. The red, based on Syrah with a small permitted portion of white grapes, is powerful, long-lived and granite-marked, while the white, predominantly Marsanne with some Roussanne, is a richly textured yet finely balanced wine built to develop profound complexity in bottle.