JL Chave Hermitage Rouge 2010 750ml (750ml)

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Producer	Chave
Country	France
Region	Rhone Valley
Varietal	Syrah Blend
Vintage	2010
Sku	FR-RD3929
Size	750ml

 

The 2010 vintage is often regarded as one of Jean‑Louis Chave’s greatest releases, achieved through a near-perfect growing season that harmonized ripeness, freshness, and structural depth. Identified as “pure perfection” by Robert Parker (100 points), the wine offers an opaque purple hue and an extraordinary bouquet of blackberry, crème de cassis, lead pencil shavings, acacia flower, bouquet garni, cured meat, and crushed rock—capturing both muscularity and finesse. Jeb Dunnuck (98+) describes it as full-bodied, tight, and reserved, with layers of red and black fruit, saddle leather, dried herbs, and minerality—suggesting a drink window from 2022 well into mid-century. Its laser-like precision, complexity, and balance make it a legendary Hermitage built to evolve gracefully for decades.  

Domaine Jean‑Louis Chave is one of the most prestigious names in the Northern Rhône, steeped in family tradition and deeply respected for its meticulous stewardship of Hermitage’s finest terroirs. With vineyards perched on the perennially revered hill of Hermitage, the estate—currently managed by Jean‑Louis alongside his father Gérard—cultivates age-old Syrah vines with unmatched precision. Their winemaking blends modern rigor with classical restraint: grapes are thoughtfully destemmed, fermented estate-wide, and then matured for approximately 18 months in oak with only a small percentage being new. The result is consistently striking Hermitage that balances profound structure, elegance, and longevity—the very epitome of Syrah from a historic Rhône stronghold.