Hermitage Syrah

Perfectly stored bottle. No brett nor off aromas. Pure as river water. Violets and red fruit. Smoky beef jerky flavors with elegant, low alcohol body. Absolutely beautiful.

Fantastic showing in a poor year

Rhone dinner #7 -another winner from Chave, slight musty character with deep cherry fruit core. #winning

Solid juice. Big tasting, great wines. One of my least favorite but still great.

92 J. L. Chave with a perfect cork

So evolved, precise, really showing at the top of its game!

I did not want this #wine to end

Phenomenal. Takes some time to open up.

Way past it's prime. Still showing some fruit and a little smoke.

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