1999 Domaine Jean Louis Chave, Hermitage, Rouge 1x750ml

Vinous 95

The 1999 L’Hermitage is an entirely different proposition with melted red fruit, clove, Italian meats and a touch of garrigues, biding its time before opening fully. The palate is reaching full maturity with firm tannins, red fruit infused with clove and thyme, less dense and muscular than bottles I tasted several years ago. Perhaps I would still afford it just another couple of years in bottle. There was one addition. [Neal Martin, 06/03/2022]

Anticipated maturity: 2022-2050

Robert Parker 97

Tasted from Yapp’s reserves at a private vertical. A brilliant Hermitage from J-L Chave. A deep garnet core with ruby rim. The nose is very intense with blackberry, wild hedgerow, smoke, flint and a touch of Provencal herbs. Wonderful definition and it builds and builds in intensity in the glass, evolving more black liquorices scents. The palate is full-bodied, symmetrical, very good weight and density ” this is a long-term behemoth. Pure and vibrant. Notes of black plum, iodine, tar and blueberry, an Hermitage that swells with pride ” just as it should. An ebullient Chave. Drink 2015-2030+ Tasted March 2009. [Neal Martin, 03/01/2009]

Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030