Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah

9.4103 ratings
9.347 pro ratings
Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Top Notes For
Lee Pitofsky

Excellent 08. Chave and Allemand really nailed the difficult vintage in Northern Rhône, and 2008 Hermitage is showing beautifully tonight, fresh, elegant and detailed with aromas of juicy red berry fruit, bacon, roasted herbs and smoky minerals. While not an exceptionally deep and concentrated rendition in 2008, it’s really a considerable success, and it’s fully open, giving and ready to drink.

Excellent 08. Chave and Allemand really nailed the difficult vintage in Northern Rhône, and 2008 Hermitage is showing beautifully tonight, fresh, elegant and detailed with aromas of juicy red berry fruit, bacon, roasted herbs and smoky minerals. While not an exceptionally deep and concentrated rendition in 2008, it’s really a considerable success, and it’s fully open, giving and ready to drink.

Apr 26th, 2024
Conrad Green

A gorgeously meaty and tangy nose with dark fruit. Medium bodied and savory with depth of fruit and resumes. Dried herbs and a bloody base but supple and quite lean at the edges. Real character.

A gorgeously meaty and tangy nose with dark fruit. Medium bodied and savory with depth of fruit and resumes. Dried herbs and a bloody base but supple and quite lean at the edges. Real character.

Aug 28th, 2020
Bill Bender

Hands down my favorite Syrah producer but this was an infant’s baby’s grandchild. Just not much going on right now.

Hands down my favorite Syrah producer but this was an infant’s baby’s grandchild. Just not much going on right now.

Dec 16th, 2018
Conrad Green

Approachable now. Dark fruit, brambles and a bit of sour cherry. A complex and savory midpalate. Not as hefty as some, but real character. Long.

Approachable now. Dark fruit, brambles and a bit of sour cherry. A complex and savory midpalate. Not as hefty as some, but real character. Long.

1 person found it helpfulOct 10th, 2020
Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe

Magnum. 7 hours in a decanter and still a beast! Give me this "off vintage" any day! Dark fruit and tons of pepper.

Magnum. 7 hours in a decanter and still a beast! Give me this "off vintage" any day! Dark fruit and tons of pepper.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 9th, 2015
Josh Orr

Hauntingly complete in every way. This is special stuff

Hauntingly complete in every way. This is special stuff

May 21st, 2017
Daniel Khasidy @dankay

perfumed and bold and beautiful

perfumed and bold and beautiful

Oct 8th, 2016
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.0

JL managed some plump fruit and a healthy 14% in what is largely considered a cooler vintage.

JL managed some plump fruit and a healthy 14% in what is largely considered a cooler vintage.

Jan 31st, 2016
Veronica Castro

A treat! Producer over year.

A treat! Producer over year.

Sep 23rd, 2015
Josh Luhn

Luhn Wine Consulting Owner, Luhn Family Wines

9.3

Took a while to open, but once it did...floral, garrigue, pepper, red berries, good length and texture.

Took a while to open, but once it did...floral, garrigue, pepper, red berries, good length and texture.

Aug 15th, 2015