A cousin of Jean Louis Chave, Yann Chave produces gloriously aromatic Syrah. His vines are situated just at the limit of the Hermitage appellation and combine ripe-aromas with vivid fruit and a dense, chewy texture.
Pierre's son, Jerome has taken this famous estate to new heights. Lower yields, later picking and 100% destemming have contributed to richer, more succulent wines and purer fruit flavours.
Maurice and Jossette Boirion make full-bodied, traditional Chateauneuf from 90% Grenache and aged for eighteen months in large oak foudres. The Cuvee Chante Le Merle is a selection of the oldest vines of the estate and is given an extra six months ageing in...
Robert Parker 90 points
"This estate's Herrmitage La Chapelle, merits its world-renowned reputation.
The outstanding, elegant 1998 Hermitage La Chapelle's dark plum/purple color is followed by...
Wine Spectator 96 points
"Very aromatic, refined and intriguing. A medium-bodied wine that opens up with crisp, citrusy notes that are a bit sour, then delivers freshly crushed red berries, dried herbs and cassis in a rather narrow...
Robert Parker 93 points.
"Just beginning to blossom, the 1998 is, for me, the finest Vieux-Telegraphe made in twenty years (since the 1978)....