2009 Hermitage - Yann Chave
Red • Rhône Valley • Hermitage AOC • France • 100% Syrah • 94 Parker
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2009 Hermitage - Yann Chave, Côtes-du-Rhône, France, Hermitage
The past history of the Hermitage region is rich. The Romans already enjoyed these wines under the name "wines of Vienna" (together with those of the Côte-Rôtie), then they took the name "hillside wines of Saint-Christophe," due to the presence of a chapel dedicated to this holy man. The domain of Yann Chave now covers 17.5 hectares at the east of Tain. Recognized as one of the best winemakers in the region. These wines are on the wine lists of the best restaurants of Alain Ducasse, Paul Bocuse, Troisgros. The average age of the vines is 20 years. The harvest is manual and a very severe selection is performed to ensure the highest quality of grapes. They only use native ferments to trigger fermentation. Aging on half barrels of 600 litres for about 12 months.
- Name:
- Hermitage - Yann Chave
- Appelation:
- Hermitage AOC
- Country:
- France
- Region:
- Rhône Valley
- Type:
- Red
- Vintage:
- 2009
- Varietal:
- 100% Syrah
- Content:
- 750 ml
- Degree of alcohol:
- 13,5%
- Wine-growing:
- Organic
- Expert Rating:
- Type:
- Purple with a nice average concentration, beautiful shine
- Nose:
- Very complex. At rest relatively closed, slightly smoked. Then blackberries, cherries, blackcurrants, vanilla. Final touch of leather and violets.
- Taste:
- Very tasty fruit with emphasis on forest fruits: blueberries, blackcurrants, blackberries complemented by balanced spices in the end. Excellent balance between acidity, tannins and moelleux. A fantastic explosion of fruit, a real delicacy.
- Dishes suggestions:
- A pigeon stuffed with chestnuts and foie gras, duck breast with cherries, or just around the fireplace with your best friends
- Conservation:
- Immediately if put in a carafe but certainly another 15 years
- Service Temperature:
- 18°C
- Delivery:
- Once you’ve completed your order you’ll receive an order confirmation email. Then, when your order leaves our warehouse you’ll receive a shipping confirmation email that includes a code to track the status of your order.
- Billing:
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- Returns:
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- Packaging:
- All bottles are repackaged in shock-absorbing packaging designed for the transport of wine.