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Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, Hermitage Rouge, 2002

Red Wine from Northern Rhone, France
by Domaine Jean-Louis Chave
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A rare library release now at 24 years of age—from the family that has farmed Hermitage since 1481. The 2002 vintage was challenging but rewarded those who waited. Jean-Louis Chave's multi-parcel blending philosophy shines here: fruit from Bessards, L'Hermite, Péléat, and other storied lieux-dits comes together in a wine that has evolved into something profound. This is Hermitage at full maturity—tertiary complexity, silky tannins, the haunting minerality of ancient granite. A window into what serious Northern Rhône Syrah becomes with patience. Drink now or hold.

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Antonio Galloni

90 points

"Medium ruby. Black cherry, licorice, pepper and tar on the nose. Very dry but classy and aromatic, with currant fruit complicated by licorice, pepper, leather and fresh herbs. Rather bracing for a young Chave wine, and difficult to taste after the 2003, but the wine's aromatic persistence suggests it will reward aging. Late notes of pepper and gunflint." —Stephen Tanzer

Robert Parker

94 points

"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."

Wine Spectator

92 points

"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."

More about Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

The Chave family has been making wine since 1481—we're talking 16 generations of Hermitage mastery. Jean-Louis oversees 14.5 hectares of Syrah and white varieties, and his methods are uncompromisingly traditional: low yields, full ripeness, minimal oak, no filtering. These are Hermitages that taste like they've existed forever.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Syrah

  • Vintage

    2002

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Beef steak, roasted lamb, venison chops, mushroom ragout, aged cheddar

Tasting Profile

Plum and earth with balanced tannins and full body. Structured, elegant finish.