Delectable Wine

Follow to learn about our favorite wines & people.

9.4

The ambitious 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of my all-time favorites from this estate. Crushed violets, licorice, red and black cherry, ripe strawberry and leafy elements are all pushed forward. Full-bodied and savory, the 2020 demands at least four more years in bottle to start showing its full potential. (Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous, June 2024)
— a day ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

Another great btl with a silky, elegant mouthfeel showing notes of dark fruits, meat, iron, mineral, savory spice & violet — 24 days ago

Mark Eastom

9.0

Pretty. Ripe fruit, fruit roll up, amazing minerality/almost rock filled stream mouthfeel, herbal, dried flowers and nice acid. — a month ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

A classic. Best Gamay outside Beaujolais. — a month ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.4

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. — 2 months ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.6

Almost perfect. Stewed fruit, great bitterness, extremely round and perfect tannins. Close to a grand cru burgundy in a good year with 10-15 years of age. — 2 months ago

Charlie Tapp

9.4

Mesquite, garrigues, fruitcake, dark red fruit, tobacco and menthol. — 2 months ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

Amazing vintage for Jamet that you can drink now but will continue to develop for many years. Consistent with my many prior notes showing lots of dark cherry, raspberry, meat, blood, olive, pepper, spice & crushed violets — 19 days ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.4

Medium ruby in color; blackberries, plums, dried herbs, and baking spices on the nose; medium plus acidity; medium plus tannins; tastes like lavender, blueberries, dark chocolate, camphor, graphite, and clay pots with a long finish. Even more complex after an hour long decant. I love this wine. Paired well with a steak. Nellie liked it with steak. — 17 days ago

with Nellie

Bruce Leboff

9.2

Nose was closed for the first 90 mins. Now giving way to gentle tobacco and dark cherry A touch dry on the front of the palate but rounds out into a juicy and long finish. Very nice. — a month ago

with Allan, Danielle and 1 other

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.3

Imprecise, rustic and truly arteasanal. Despite this I have the feeling it will improve a lot with time. Perfect wine for food pairing. 93-93+ — a month ago

romo

9.5

En Magnum. A rare treat. Ethereal body and elevated mid-palate. Feminine, if that’s possible. Wow. — 2 months ago

Garen Staglin

9.8

Amazing. Fruit acid and balance. — 2 months ago

Ruud Verhagen

9.3

flowers, floral, light elegant spicy stuff…!93+ — 15 days ago

Mike Evans

9.3

Bretty but delicious — 3 days ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

Very good, but not the best ‘97 Chapelle bottle I’ve had. — a month ago

Robert Shannon

9.5

Robust full body delight that held its own with Asian beef bowl & rice. Silken tannins with superb finish ! — a month ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.0

Pubgebt and refreshing. Nice easy drinking Crozes reflecting it’s terroir and the vintage. — a month ago

Graeme O'Boyle

9.1

Decant and leave for an hour or so. Delicious. — 2 months ago

Steven Lee

9.2

light, bitter sweet. Been searching and eager to try this wine. not cheap but nothing special in the end — a month ago