Domaine Jean Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc 4X75cl

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• Type: White
Country of Origin: France
Brand: Domaine Jean Louis Chave
Vintage: 1996
Region: Rhone
Tasting Notes 1: Antonio Galloni-94-Among the whites, I especially admired the 1995 Chave Hermitage Blanc for its complex bouquet of truffles, honey, flowers and spices, all of which flowed through to the unctuous finish. This rich, explosive wine was utterly captivating. I also loved the 1996, which impressed for its cool, brilliant personality and impeccable finish.
Tasting Notes 2: Stephen Tanzer-91+-Very complex nose combines apple, white flowers, honey, spices and a light smoky topnote; higher-toned than Chave's '97 Hermitage Blanc. Supple but tight today, with lively acidity giving the middle palate a very firm edge. Very young today. Extremely subtle on the finish, but not as powerful or persistent as the '97.
Tasting Notes 3: Neal Martin-92-The Hermitage Blanc '96 from JL Chave has a captivating bouquet with scents of cooking apple, almond flakes, frangipane and linden that leap like a playful kitten from the glass. The palate displays a faint tang of fresh lemongrass on the entry with a pleasing viscous texture. It gains volume in the mouth with honeydew melon, green lemon, pear and lanolin towards the finish. Drink now-2020. Tasted June 2010.