Jean-Louis Chave : Hermitage Domaine 2023

Characteristics and tasting notes for the Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Domaine 2023

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays a bright, luminous golden hue.

Nose
Remarkably complex, the bouquet reveals aromas of white-fleshed fruit, apricot and peach, interwoven with floral notes of acacia and honeysuckle. Hints of honey, almond and a subtle minerality complete this captivating aromatic palette.

Palate
The palate stands out for its breadth, richness and creamy texture. With a refreshing mineral backbone and remarkable density, this wine strikes a perfect balance between opulence and tension. It all culminates in a long, lingering finish.

Food and wine pairing

This great gastronomic white wine will pair beautifully with refined dishes such as poultry in a cream sauce, veal sweetbreads or fine shellfish.

Serving and cellaring

This Hermitage Domaine 2023 has exceptional ageing potential. It will continue to develop gracefully in the cellar for several decades.

The elegance and richness of a great white wine from the Rhône Valley

The estate

Based in the Rhône Valley, the Chave family has been growing vines since 1481. Originally established on the slopes of Saint-Joseph, the estate expanded onto the hill of Hermitage in the late 19th century. Today, Gérard and his son Jean-Louis Chave run this family estate. A true benchmark, the domaine is renowned for its respectful approach to viticulture and meticulous plot-by-plot blending, producing wines of rare precision.

The vineyard

The vineyard lies on the steep slopes of the Hermitage hill. The vines dedicated to white wines are mainly located on the prestigious terroirs of Rocoules, L'Ermite and Péléat. This distinctive terroir offers great geological diversity, combining loess, clay and limestone soils that are ideal for white grape varieties to flourish. Tended with the utmost care, this terraced vineyard requires exclusively manual work.

Winemaking and ageing

The grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness. Vinification is carried out plot by plot. Ageing takes place in oak barrels and vats, preserving freshness and the pure expression of the fruit before the final blending of the various lieux-dits, the true signature of the estate.

Grape varieties

Marsanne, Roussanne.