Hermitage 2003 Chave

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Chave
Vintage	2003
Country	France
Region	Rhone
Grape	Syrah/Shiraz
Volume	0,75
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Slightly bin stained
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (100)

The perfect 2003 Hermitage has acquired extraordinary minerality as well as definition since I first tasted it 12 months earlier. Its inky/purple color is accompanied by glorious aromas of creme de cassis, black cherries, licorice, crushed rocks, and flowers. Prodigiously rich and full-bodied yet elegant and fresh, this is a tour de force in winemaking. There are no overripe, scorched, pruny, fig-like notes in this extraordinary Hermitage. It will be drinkable young, yet evolve for 35-40+ years.

Winespectator (98)

This shows the extreme plum, blackberry and raspberry confiture notes of this very hot year, stuffed with extra blood orange, singed clove, saddle leather and freshly plowed humus. The tannins offer a lightly firm cedar edge, but are well-melded into the core. Will likely always be controversial because of the exotic profile, but this is a wine that completely captures the essence of the vintage without sacrificing a sense of terroir. And isn't that what we look for?

BOW (9.50)