Opened at a wine dinner with friends; this was in a very good spot; still on the young side, but not too young; beautiful dark briary fruits, crushed rock, hint of smoke and pepper, floral and simply delicious. The palate is balanced enough to drink now for sure though I still see some upside. This is great and classic Chave.
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Opened about an hour before first taste, this was open and ready from the start. Compared to the ‘12 Jadot Musigny this was much more “in the zone”. Simply a beautiful wine from a true master
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Rubinrot, aufgehellte Ränder. Expressive, etwas wärmer anmutende Nase, als der 2013er daneben, viel dunkle Frucht, Leder, Weihnachtsgewürze. Im Gaumen zugänglich, rund, cremige Textur, sehr schön verpackte Tannine und top Säurestruktur. Im Abgang von ausgezeichneter Länge, hinterlässt würzige Noten und viel Kirschfrucht. Wunderbar, schon jetzt, sehr gute Reserven. Bis 2038 geniessen.
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My contribution to dinner with the CDV713 members.
I thought this bottle of 2012 JLC showed very well amongst the lineup. I find the meatiness of Northern Rhone to be more interesting especially when it's backed with great acidity and brightness like the 2012.
Definitely in a early window for a wine that has a long life ahead.
Drink or Hold.
95+
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5/4/2024 - jnewman77 Likes this wine:
Opened at a wine dinner with friends; this was in a very good spot; still on the young side, but not too young; beautiful dark briary fruits, crushed rock, hint of smoke and pepper, floral and simply delicious. The palate is balanced enough to drink now for sure though I still see some upside. This is great and classic Chave.
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4/2/2024 - ChiBurgDoc Likes this wine: 95 Points
Opened about an hour before first taste, this was open and ready from the start. Compared to the ‘12 Jadot Musigny this was much more “in the zone”. Simply a beautiful wine from a true master
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3/1/2024 - vvWine.ch wrote: 96 Points
Rubinrot, aufgehellte Ränder. Expressive, etwas wärmer anmutende Nase, als der 2013er daneben, viel dunkle Frucht, Leder, Weihnachtsgewürze. Im Gaumen zugänglich, rund, cremige Textur, sehr schön verpackte Tannine und top Säurestruktur. Im Abgang von ausgezeichneter Länge, hinterlässt würzige Noten und viel Kirschfrucht. Wunderbar, schon jetzt, sehr gute Reserven. Bis 2038 geniessen.
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2/9/2024 - RayOB Likes this wine: 94 Points
Drank at 67
Another wonderful Hermitage from Chave.
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2/1/2024 - MJP Hou TX Likes this wine: 95 Points
My contribution to dinner with the CDV713 members.
I thought this bottle of 2012 JLC showed very well amongst the lineup. I find the meatiness of Northern Rhone to be more interesting especially when it's backed with great acidity and brightness like the 2012.
Definitely in a early window for a wine that has a long life ahead.
Drink or Hold.
95+
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