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Hermitage rouge 2009 AC, MO, Dom. Jean-Louis Chave

Land: Frankreich
Region: Côte du Rhône
Produzent/Appellation: Chave Jean-Louis
Weintyp: Rotweine
Jahrgang: 2009
Inhalt: 75 cl
Bio/Biodynamisch: Nein

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Robert M. Parker, Jr.

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The greatest wines Chave has produced since 2003 are the two cuvees of 2009 Hermitage. The 2009 Hermitage exhibits a black/purple color along with a sumptuous nose of roasted meats, ground pepper, black currants, blackberry jam, and subtle smoke and licorice. The extraordinary bouquet is followed by a wine of extravagant intensity as well as tremendous focus and precision. While not as powerful as the blockbuster 2003, the amazing 2009 may turn out to be a modern day version of their magnificent 1990 (which is drinking incredibly well at present). Anyone who loves Hermitage and has a cold cellar should be lining up to get a few bottles of this beauty. Adding to their acreage in St.-Joseph, the Chaves purchased the famous Clos Florentin Vineyard a few years ago. I suspect they will make a single vineyard wine from this site in the future.