2022 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Rouge, Rhone Valley, France 3L

ABOUT THIS WINE

This legendary red is a masterful blend of multiple lieux-dits across the Hermitage hill—Bessards, Méal, L’Hermite, Peleat, and more—each contributing its own nuance to the final cuvée. The 2022 vintage, marked by balance and precision, benefits from a growing season that combined warmth with cool nights, preserving Syrah’s aromatic lift and structural freshness. Vinified with a thoughtful use of whole clusters, native yeast fermentations, and aging in large, mostly neutral oak foudres, the wine is a portrait of place and patience. The inclusion of fruit from the granite-rich Bessards brings tension and longevity, while Les Méal adds flesh and breadth. Pair with game, aged lamb, or earthy mushroom dishes for a seamless synergy.

ABOUIT THIS PRODUCER

The Chave family has tended vines on the Hermitage hill since 1481, and Jean-Louis Chave continues this extraordinary lineage with vision and reverence. Today, his approach is rooted in biodynamic farming, rigorous selection, and a commitment to blending lieux-dits to create wines of unmatched complexity and balance. Chave eschews formulas, adjusting each vintage’s blend and élevage in response to the character of the year. His wines are neither modern nor traditional—they are simply timeless, speaking fluently of granite, history, and restraint. The estate's limited production and cult status make each bottle a coveted piece of Rhône heritage.