Hermitage 1990 Chave

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Chave
Vintage	1990
Country	France
Region	Rhone
Grape	Syrah/Shiraz
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2020
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (98)

Also mature, yet with another level of texture and richness, the 1990 Hermitage is a profound effort that’s drinking perfectly. Voluptuous, yet classy and still refined, with awesome cassis and blackberry fruit, flowers, rose petal and hints of rendered bacon fat, it is full-bodied, textured and layered on the palate, with no hard edges and killer length on the finish. This beauty makes lights go off in my head.

Winespectator (98)

This still very rich and alluring, with a core of dark roasted plum, black currant and blackberry fruit that still has an unctuous feel. There are additional floral and black tea notes, flashes of bergamot and clove, and a lingering tarry edge that supports the finish. Still throws a long shadow. Going in, I would have picked this as the wine to beat from the older vintages, but the '91 prevails in overall grace.

BOW (9.50)