In Bond Fine Wine. 2015 Yann Chave Hermitage, Hermitage, Rhone, France. Red Rhone in 12x75cl. Top critic score: 96/100 (DE). Drinking window: 2023–2040. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 95/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 24/01/2018 · Drink 2023-2038
A wine that doesn't get the recognition it deserves (probably because it's made in tiny quantities), the inky colored 2015 Hermitage from Yann Chave comes all from the Les Beaumes lieu-dit and was completely destemmed and brought up in demi-muids. It is a rich, concentrated, yet structured Hermitage that's going to require patience. Cassis, saddle leather, peppery herbs and scorched earth give wa…
Jancis Robinson MW (JR) — 18/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 17/10/2016 · Drink 2027-2040
Cask sample. Tasted blind. Dark purple. Great intensity and vibrancy. Fine, grainy tannins and lots of intensity. Great freshness and cleanliness too. Promises very well. Flamboyant but convincing.