Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Rouge (2020)

Hermitage, Rhône Valley, France

Varietal(s): 100% Syrah 

Ranks with the legendary wines from this address. Reminding me of a slightly more elegant version of the 2010, it's a deep, inky hued effort revealing utterly classic Hermitage aromatics of darker cassis and blue fruits as well as a liquid rock-like sense of minerality. Young and primordial, it still has incredible purity and freshness in its aromatics. Full-bodied and powerful on the palate, this is gorgeous wine.

100pts. Jeb Dunnuck | 99pts. Vinous | Allocated Wine