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Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - The 2005 Chave Hermitage seemed to literally blossom in the glass with a bouquet which spoke to everything I love about the northern Rhone. Initially it was very much rooted in the earth with dark soil tones, brown stems and herbs, yet turning deeper and richer with air, as notes of crushed red berry, exotic spice, violet florals, minerals and hints of animal musk lifted from the glass. On the palate, this gave the impression of a never-ending veil of silk being gently pulled across the senses—seamless came to mind. Its dark red fruit gave way to cascading layers of savory herbs and red floral tones as it came to a finish with dusting of mineral-tinged earth.

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  • Comment posted by Seth Rosenberg:

    3/3/2015 4:48:00 PM - Eric - you've got this listed as the 2005, not the 2011.

  • Comment posted by Eric Guido:

    3/3/2015 6:37:00 PM - Sorry about the confusion, it is the 2005. I had 2011 on my mind because of all the other wines tasted last night. I'll adjust the note. Good catch, thanks!

  • Comment posted by Seth Rosenberg:

    3/3/2015 8:58:00 PM - No problem. I own the 05 in 750ml and magnum, so I'm glad to see that it was the 05. Oh yeah!

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2005 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

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