Tasting Notes

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Vinous Nicolas Greinacher - 28 Jan 26
Now in bottle, the 2022 L'Hermitage confirms my enthusiastic initial assessment when I first tasted various single-vineyard barrel samples back in 2023. It soars from the glass with pronounced dried violets, white pepper, orange rind, spice box and delicately woven glimmers of cassis. On the palate, the 2022 first expands with full-bodied, aristocratic breadth before turning inward into a narrowly focused elixir. Despite the warm growing season, the vigor and freshness captured in this red L'Hermitage from Jean-Louis Chave are breathtaking. Though built for at least two more decades, the 2022 is irresistible today, provided it receives a proper decant.
Drinking Date: 2028 - 2047
Hermitage Fine Wine

Hermitage

Hermitage, a prestigious Northern Rhône appellation, is famed for its exceptional red and white wines. The reds, made primarily from Syrah, are known for their intense flavours of dark berries, black olives, spices, and smoky, meaty notes, with structured tannins and long finishes. The whites, mainly from Marsanne and Roussanne, offer richness with balanced acidity and flavours of honey, stone fruits, and nuts. Top producers like Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, E. Guigal, and Domaine Delas Frères are celebrated for showcasing Hermitage's unique terroir and quality.