Crozes-Hermitage Silene 2018

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Crozes-Hermitage Silene
2018

Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Rhône Valley
Subregion
Northern Rhone
Appellation
Crozes-Hermitage
Varietal(s)
Syrah 100 %
Alcohol percentage
15%
Colour
Red
Sugar content
1.8 g/l
Producer's website

About this winery

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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Press reviews

Wine Spectator

- 93 points -

(Vintage 2019)

Expressive, with dark plum and blackberry compote notes laced liberally with hints of anise, singed alder and sweet bay. There's a nice mineral drive through the focused finish too. Drink now through 2029. 1,500 cases made, 300 cases imported.

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