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Côtes du Rhône Mon Coeur
2013
The Chave family is the epitome of 'People, Place and Time'. They have been vignerons in the Rhône valley since 1481 - an astonishing 16 generations. Originally the family farmed only in St. Joseph, moving to Hermitage about a century ago when phylloxera swept through the region. Today Chave Hermitage Rouge and Hermitage Blanc are generally regarded as the appellation's greatest wines. In recent years Jean Louis has begun the painstaking process of restoring the steep St. Joseph terraces that...
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A blend of grenache and syrah, it is a complex, multi-faceted expression of Southern Rhone terroir, combining impressions of herbs, pepper, sun-baked earth, ripe red fruit, smokiness, and an indefinable feral gaminess that is quintessentially' Rhône'. Fresh and juicy yet decidedly grippy, it is a sumptuous drink that punches far above its weight. Of course it will reward cellaring, in a way that only the very best-value wines can.
A generous, ripe red, with blackberry puree, sappy black licorice and violet notes that are round and supple on the palate. Gains balance from a refreshing beam of singed thyme and iron, while the finish is tied up nicely with firming, mesquite-tinged tannins. Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2025.
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