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1978 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage
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1978 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

Producer: Domaine Jean-Louis Chave
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Syrah/Shiraz
Origin: France
Region: Rhone
Appellation: Hermitage

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92 Points | International Wine Cellar , July/August 1999

Deep saturated ruby-red; amazing retention of color for a 20-year-old wine. Penetrating aromas of black plum, game, truffle and iron filings. A drier, older style of Hermitage with powerful structure and fruit of steel. Finishes with superb grip and persistence. Has the cut and intensity to serve as perfect accompaniment to sweetbreads or richly sauced game dishes.

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09/19/2008
by Meeker12654155
The wine was thin and a big loss of fruit (expected). The nose and mid palate were undeniably Hermitage but I was expecting some more power and definitely more color/body to the wine.

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