Hermitage 2008 Chave

Classification
Type	Rouge
Marque	Chave
Millésime	2008
Pays	France
Région	Rhone
Raisin	Syrah/Shiraz
Volume
État	Parfait
Étiquette	Légèrement Sale
Stock	0

Avis professionnels

Robert Parker (90)

The 2008 Hermitage is a down-sized version of Chave’s typical Hermitage, but it is, nevertheless, an elegant, mid-weight, pure effort exhibiting berry fruit intermixed with hints of black currants, herbs, pepper, meat juice and bouquet garni. When asked how they made such a fine wine in such a difficult vintage, the Chaves said that over 33% of the entire harvest was declassified.

Winespectator (94)

Shows a lightly firm plum skin edge, with a briary feel to the pomegranate, black cherry pepper and tobacco notes. A tangy iron edge peeks through on the finish, with the briar note hanging on as well. Nice stuffing for the vintage, though this relies more on acidity than tannins in the end.

BOW (8.25)