Yann Chave

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah 1989

Not to be outdone, the 1989 Chave Hermitage Rouge showed more brambles than the ’88 along with other desiccated blue and black fruits. Dried flowers, beef, blood, leather and mushrooms. Every time I have the pleasure of drinking old Chave, I’m reminded that these wines have so much character and there is a reason they are so adored. Lovely with grilled lamb and Moroccan spices. Drink now through 2040. — 11 days ago

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Yann Chave

Le Rouvre Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2018

Just what I want in a Crozes. So earthy and mineral on the nose. Just wafting out of the glass with dirty crushed granite and feral scents. Some rich blackberry fruit and dried beef too. Broad and very open on the palate. Rich savory flavors all over the place. Some tannin provides a bit of scaffolding, but this is all about now. (I sometimes refer to a good Crozes as “slutty” Syrah, but I probably should avoid terms that have historically been used disparagingly, even though I mean it in a good way!) — 2 months ago

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Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

J.L. Chave Sélection Mon Coeur Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2021

Rond, cerises noires et ancre … se prend facilement seul…!
Belle découverte… place au vieillissement!
2021… $30
— 3 months ago

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Blanc Marsanne Roussanne 1994

The 1994 was initially a bit shy on the nose but after many hours in the decanter, it showed such amazing character. In fact, it shared some characteristics with a lightly peated single malt scotch, with light smoke, marmalade, honey, golden raspberry and wet stone. More of its character was unlocked with food. In this case, monkfish, sweet potato, leek, and winter truffle. Drink now through 2034+ — 11 days ago

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Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

L'Hermitage Syrah 2009

Great stuff. Met all expectations and more. Full span of fruit, spices and more, with an everlasting finish. Just hope I could find other bottles on shelves. — a month ago

Guy, Annick et Yann Bertrand

Les Bambins Saint Amour Gamay 2020

Lovely, classy Beaujolais village level gamay, 2020 vintage enjoying early in 2024.

Goes well with cheese and crackers and staying indoors on cold winter nights.
— 3 months ago

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Yann Durieux

Les 1er Ponts Pinot Noir 2019

My notes were short on this. Quite natty (reduction). Red-fruited. Spice. Some underlying minerality and bright acidity. Good energy, but I didn’t linger much on this wine. There were better ones to drink on the table. — a month ago

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Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Mon Coeur Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2020

Cinnamon, a subtle spiced wine flavor — 7 days ago

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Saint-Joseph Syrah 2020

Wagyu pairing — 2 months ago

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Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Ermitage Cuvée Cathelin Hermitage Syrah 1991

The nose on this is spectacular. Deep and meaty, with intense gamey fruit. A rounded delicious intensity. This is a spectacular wine. So full of life. Soulful and profound. The quality of fruit is amazing. Wow. — 4 months ago

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Ron Siegel

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One of the great wines! Cheers
Ed Chin

Ed Chin

A bottling I’ve never seen nor will I probably ever see. Thanks for the note.