J.L. Chave Hermitage Rouge 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
J.L. Chave
Label Name:
 
Hermitage Rouge
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Hermitage (Northern Rhône)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 98; Decanter 96; Jeb Dunnuck 94; Jancis Robinson ~18/20

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark berries, black cherry, violets, cracked pepper, cured meat and graphite with saline minerality. Silky, refined tannins, bright freshness and a long, peppery, floral finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, grilled ribeye, game (venison), beef stews; Asian: Korean BBQ, Peking duck, char siu, Sichuan beef, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Mostly destemmed fruit fermented in wood tonneaux and stainless steel; aged ~24–30 months in French oak barriques/tonneaux (blend of new and used barrels).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Jean‑Louis Chave, family estate in Hermitage since 1481. Jean‑Louis (current winemaker) produces benchmark Northern Rhône Syrah with traditional plots and careful cellar blending.