New Arrivals
Advanced Search
wine regions
quick links

Hermitage Rouge 2002

Chave, J-L

Excel download

View All Vintages of this Wine

Units Size Case size GBP Price: Quantities Buy
Tasting Notes

A tough row to hoe after the '03, this lighter vintage has progressed nicely, with supple plum and currant notes giving way to hints of dried cherry and plum skin. Elegant lilac and cedar notes have moved in on the finish, which is ever-so-slightly firm. - Non-blind Chave vertical (June 2012). Drink now through 2020.

Score: 92

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2012-2020 01 January 2012

One of the candidates for the Rhone Valley’s 'wine of the vintage' is Chave’s 2002 Hermitage. A draconian selection has resulted in a deep ruby/purple-colored offering revealing sweet notes of melted licorice, briery berries, earth, and herbs. Medium to full-bodied, pure, elegant, and intense, this forward-styled Hermitage appears to be better than the 1992, 1993, and 1994, which are all fine wines that are holding up well. The 2002 should be at its peak between 2005-2015. What Chave accomplished in the extremely challenging 2002 vintage is unquestionably noteworthy. Not because of tiny yields and small grapes, but due to Chave’s decision to eliminate every grape except the very best, 2002 is a small crop.

Score: 91 - 94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2005-2015 01 December 2004