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1990 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage
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1990 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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96(+?) Points | International Wine Cellar , July/August 1999

Ruby-red. Sauvage yet extremely youthful aromas of dark berries, leather, minerals and spices; some high tones quickly dissipated with aeration. Huge, thick, extravagantly rich Hermitage; harmonious even if it still closed in the middle. Extremely unevolved dark berry flavors and a deep core of spice are complicated by notes of wild game and roasted plum. Extraordinary combination of power and finesse. Finishes with explosive length and big, thoroughly ripe tannins.

96 Points | Wine Spectator
92 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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