We’re proud to present the 2021 J.L. Chave Hermitage Rouge, an extraordinary Syrah from the crown jewel of Northern Rhône. The Chave family’s winemaking legacy in Hermitage stretches back to 1481, uninterrupted through 16 generations. The 2021 vintage was crafted exclusively from 100% destemmed whole Syrah, aged 30 months in small tonneaux and French oak barriques, reflecting a blend-first philosophy rooted in centuries of experience . On the nose, think lush dark berries, cassis, forest floor, violets, cured meats, cracked pepper, and graphite, unfolding gracefully. The palate is elegantly structured with vibrant acidity, silky tannins, and a multi-layered finish that lingers with mineral grip and floral lift. Critics agree—a blockbuster vintage: 98 points from James Suckling, who praised it as “incredibly refined, elegant, floral & silky,” while Decanter awarded 96, calling it a textbook, structural Hermitage built for longevity. This is Hermitage at its finest—grand yet graceful, powerful yet polished. Drink now with decanting, or age gracefully over the next 20+ years. A rare opportunity to own a modern masterpiece from the Rhône’s most celebrated domaine.

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