Jay Kline

9.5

This bottle was a library release from the Chave cellars. Decanted about an hour prior to service (but could have benefited from more time) and enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2001 Chave rouge pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of charred blueberry pie, mushrooms, scorched earth, grilled meat, coffee, black pepper and soft baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and super complex. With more and more air, this really came into its own. Totally Chave. Totally Hermitage. Totally awesome. Drink now with a little patience and through 2041. — 13 hours ago

Vino Joe

9.6

Wonderfully complex lingering and nuanced. This was simply a gem. Balanced rollercaoster of Rhône sophistication. Excellent! — a month ago

romo

9.0

A bit lacking tonight. Losing energy. — a day ago

Mike Obley

9.2

Lovely with nice age. Disgorged 2019 — 16 days ago

romo

9.2

Consistent notes. A bit more chalky tonight. — a month ago

Sharon Roybal

9.6

Loved the strawberry scent but not a sweet wine. Can taste the smoothness of the Syrah grapes — a month ago

Shelly Murray

9.8

This was really nice. Surprised as it’s a Shiraz. — 14 days ago

Juan Pablo Perez

9.2

Nariz: mora, arándano, aceituna, algo de especies, algo de violetas. Aromas primarios pero algo de evolution.

Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M. Muy buen balance. — 25 days ago

Roberto Carli

9.3

Better than the 20 for my palate, with a bit of freshness, but still not my cuppa — 16 days ago

Richard Portes

9.1

17+ another proof that Gamay can be very serious indeed. Remarkable nose, complex and expressive. Great fruit, of course, M+ length. Nice on back palate. Finish good, not exceptional. — a month ago