2019 J.L. Chave Farconnet Hermitage

Producer: J.L. Chave 
Region: Hermitage, Rhone, France  
Varietal: Syrah  
Year: 2019 

Decanter, 94 Points 

"A little hard on the nose, it's very young still. Medium- to full-bodied, this is certainly Hermitage, it has that grandeur and stature. Intense and structured, this is good, but will improve. You can open this now, but try to wait until 2025." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"The grapes come from 3 distinctive parts of the Hermitage hill. The majority of the blend comes from Diognières, which is at the base of the hill on alluvial soil with many small pebbles. It lends a note of spice to the wine. The next parcel is Péleat. It sits above Diognières and is composed of more sand and limestone in the clay. It gives finesse to the wine. And finally, Greffieux sits at the base of Le Méal on the hill. Its soil consists of rolled river stones brought by the glaciers. It brings structure to the finished wine." 

Alcohol: 14.5% 

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