Domaine Jean-Louis Chave
Farconnet Hermitage Syrah
Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Sneaky ripe for an Hermitage. A lot of fruit right out of the gate, but as it warms/breathes...The classic tar, meat and leather starts to emerge. What a wine
Sneaky ripe for an Hermitage. A lot of fruit right out of the gate, but as it warms/breathes...The classic tar, meat and leather starts to emerge. What a wine
Jun 14th, 2017
A Syrah/Shiraz night. Elegant smoke and hint of cigar tobacco on the nose. Great legs on this one. With mouthfeel to match. Well rounded and juicy with a hint of acidity on the finish - which goes on and on. A lovely supper for a cool spring evening.
A Syrah/Shiraz night. Elegant smoke and hint of cigar tobacco on the nose. Great legs on this one. With mouthfeel to match. Well rounded and juicy with a hint of acidity on the finish - which goes on and on. A lovely supper for a cool spring evening.
Apr 17th, 2021
Olives on nose, faint red berries, mild tannins, lingering floral. Had with porterhouse with compound butter and wedge.
Olives on nose, faint red berries, mild tannins, lingering floral. Had with porterhouse with compound butter and wedge.
Jun 30th, 2019
Excellent Northern Rhône Syrah. Great balance of aromas and flavors. Cherry fruit that is encompassed by tar, meat and leather. A little bit of peppery spice. Great vintage of a historically great wine from a historically great producer.
Excellent Northern Rhône Syrah. Great balance of aromas and flavors. Cherry fruit that is encompassed by tar, meat and leather. A little bit of peppery spice. Great vintage of a historically great wine from a historically great producer.
Apr 21st, 2019
Young tasting Syrah, oaky & spicy. Dark, sour fruit, with a meaty tinge.
Young tasting Syrah, oaky & spicy. Dark, sour fruit, with a meaty tinge.
Nov 5th, 2016A good wine but didn't blow me away like other JL Chave wines I have had. Dark ruby color, dark fruit and bubble gum on the nose. Spicy and a bit tart with a long finish. Paired with mole verde burrito and beans (maybe not the best pairing).
A good wine but didn't blow me away like other JL Chave wines I have had. Dark ruby color, dark fruit and bubble gum on the nose. Spicy and a bit tart with a long finish. Paired with mole verde burrito and beans (maybe not the best pairing).
Nov 5th, 2016