Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Vin de Paille Hermitage Marsanne

9.85 ratings
9.84 pro ratings
Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Marsanne
Cream Sauces, Chili & Hot Spicy, Veal, Asian Cuisine, Chicken, Pork, Shellfish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Fish
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

Okay, so we’ve had Gentaz and Verset along with a ridiculous collection of other truly great wines; the likes of which could have easily stood very much on their own and been the showpiece of the night. But we weren’t finished yet. So why not another mythical creature? Chave’s Vin de Paille is so rare. It’s only been made a dozen or so times in history and always in tiny numbers. The 1990 Vin de Paille pours like a liquid Tiger’s eye with notes of persimmons, golden raisins, and peach crisp. So rich and yet, not cloying. An amazing pairing with foie toast and candied chestnuts. Drink now through infinity. Honestly, I don’t know how a wine like this ever dies unless it lives a hard life.

Okay, so we’ve had Gentaz and Verset along with a ridiculous collection of other truly great wines; the likes of which could have easily stood very much on their own and been the showpiece of the night. But we weren’t finished yet. So why not another mythical creature? Chave’s Vin de Paille is so rare. It’s only been made a dozen or so times in history and always in tiny numbers. The 1990 Vin de Paille pours like a liquid Tiger’s eye with notes of persimmons, golden raisins, and peach crisp. So rich and yet, not cloying. An amazing pairing with foie toast and candied chestnuts. Drink now through infinity. Honestly, I don’t know how a wine like this ever dies unless it lives a hard life.

Mar 17th, 2024
Ian Staub

Truly insane back-of-the-cellar find - father in law is not sure how he acquired it, but it’s covered in mold and probably would have been happy sitting there for another 30 years. Intense and complex bruised stone fruit, golden raisins, dandelions, honeysuckle, and other florals. Nutty and rich, more bass notes than Sauternes that I’ve been lucky enough to try. The going price for this 375ml is dizzying, feeling very fortunate for the opportunity. Enjoyed after dinner with birthday cake!

Truly insane back-of-the-cellar find - father in law is not sure how he acquired it, but it’s covered in mold and probably would have been happy sitting there for another 30 years. Intense and complex bruised stone fruit, golden raisins, dandelions, honeysuckle, and other florals. Nutty and rich, more bass notes than Sauternes that I’ve been lucky enough to try. The going price for this 375ml is dizzying, feeling very fortunate for the opportunity. Enjoyed after dinner with birthday cake!

Jun 25th, 2018
Joseph Ngo

Wow clean

Wow clean

Apr 20th, 2014
Rajat Parr

Founder Sandhi Wines & Domaine de la Côte, Evening Lands Vineyards, Seven Springs & Maison l'Oree

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Rajat had this 10 years ago

Rajat had this 10 years ago

Dec 6th, 2014
James Michaud

James had this 10 years ago

James had this 10 years ago

Dec 25th, 2014