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2006 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage (3L) (Library Release)

2006 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage (3L) (Library Release)

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96RP
96WS
95VN
$1,600.00

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96

Wine Advocate

Reviewed February 2017
Chave's 2006 Hermitage is a fabulous example of the classic style of the estate, as well as of the more forward, charming nature of the vintage. Offering up a gorgeous bouquet of caramelized black fruits, cassis, tapenade, spring flowers and an undeniable minerality, this beautiful Hermitage is fresh, lively and incredibly elegant on the palate, yet still packs gorgeous amounts of fruit and texture, with plenty of wow factor. (JD)

Professional Reviews

96

Wine Spectator

Review Date: 12/2012
This is all elegance, with sleek, fine-grained structure carrying red currant, black cherry and damson plum notes that in turn give way to singed mesquite, saddle leather and lilac. A lovely sanguine edge has already appeared on the finish, but the acidity is still more than fresh. The finish echoes with fruit, iron and saucisson sec notes. (JM)

95

Vinous

Review Date: 01/2010
Deep ruby with a bright rim. Sexy aromas of red and dark fruit preserves, potpourri, allspice and smoky minerals. Juicy, extremely pure raspberry and mulberry flavors are complemented by notes of violet and rose pastille, with tangy minerality providing spine. A spherical, seamless wine that delivers a wallop of sweet fruit while maintaining admirable restraint and focus. Finishes with terrific cut and lingering spiciness. Manages to be powerful and wiry at the same time; this will live a long time on balance and energy. (JR)

JR

Jancis Robinson

Review Date: 05/2016
Dark crimson with a ruby rim. Dense and grown-up. Already approachable. Racy and tense. Tastes as though there are lots of little insects scuttling around here! Rich and ripe – just ready to enjoy but clearly with lots of potential. More complex than the Iona Syrah 2014. 18.5/20 points (JR)

Notes

97 points, Neal Martin's Wine Journal: "Tasted from Yapp’s reserves at a private vertical. Compared to the 2005, the 2006 Hermitage from J-L Chave is earthier and more broody, but there are obviously tightly coiled black fruits that are destined to unwind in coming years, perhaps with melted tar and cracked black pepper. The palate is medium-bodied, beautifully balanced, the tannins a little “thicker” than the 2005 and certainly with more weight towards the finish that lacquers the mouth in pure...Hermitage. Fantastic. The kind of wine that leaves you desperate for an original superlative!" (03/2009)

Details

TypeRed Wine
VarietalShiraz/Syrah
OriginHermitage/Crozes-Hermitage, Rhone, France
Bottle Size3 L
SKU2077901
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