Vino Joe

9.5

Pale color. Almost transparent yellow but still with a thickness and a heft. I love the Marsanne grape and its punchiness and complexity. This wine has developed nicely and is ready for prime time. Lemon and other citrus notes. Lingers and was the perfect compliment for lemon and egg tagliatelle. — 5 days ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

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

Vino Joe

9.6

Wonderfully complex lingering and nuanced. This was simply a gem. Balanced rollercaoster of Rhône sophistication. Excellent! — 7 days ago

Shayadaram

9.6

Särä 9.4, I gave it 9.8
Alinea dinner — 9 days ago

Winton Sweum

9.5

Light gold; open nose highlighting white flowers; surprisingly, almost delicate, flowery palate with plenty of spice and orchard fruit and mineral. Grew larger with time. Enjoyed at Club Gascon, London. — a month ago

Ed Chin

9.5

A treat as I haven’t had a chave in a long time. A little young at this point but worth opening if you enjoy more fruit. Super elegant and relatively light in texture. — 21 days ago

Weston Mallgren

8.9

A nice wine but would like a little more fruit — 7 days ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.1

Hmmm… This is not presenting at the best possible way… murky, mossy,…
Is this a fresh bottle…? — 2 months 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