1997 Chave, J L Hermitage Syrah

Reviews of 1997 Chave, J L Hermitage Syrah

94 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
January 2001
 The 1997 Hermitage rouge is unusual in its fruit-forward, user-friendly style. The color is a dense ruby/purple. The gorgeous, evolved bouquet of cassis, minerals, herbs, underbrush, and licorice is intense. Creamy-textured, full-bodied, and opulent, this low acid, gloriously ripe, layered 1997 can be drunk now, but promises to be even better with another 5-6 years of cellaring; it will last for 20-25 years. Importers: Langdon Shiverick, Cleveland OH; tel. (216) 861-6800 and Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524

92 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
January 1999
 The 1997 Hermitage is atypical in its friendliness and forward appeal. This dense purple-colored wine offers a gorgeous nose of blackberry fruit intertwined with cassis, minerals, dried herbs, and sweet foresty scents. Rich, medium to full-bodied, with beautifully integrated acidity and tannin. The fruit is gloriously ripe and rich, but the wine is accessible. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2025. Importers: Langdon Shiverick, Cleveland OH; tel. (216) 861-6800 and Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524

90-94 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
January 1999
 This will be a top-notch 1997 red Hermitage, generous and user-friendly. The 1997's low acidity and super-ripeness will be appreciated by readers who like to drink these wines at an earlier age. It will last for 25 years, yet it will also be accessible. Importers: Langdon Shiverick, Cleveland, OH; tel. (216) 861-6800 and Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel (510) 524-1524

93 points, Wine Spectator
July 2000
Amazingly velvety mouthfeel marks this balanced and beautiful '97 Rhône red. Smooth, rich, ripe yet fresh, it caresses the palate, delivering blackberry, wet earth and sweet tannins in a clean package. Very long finish is redolent of smoke, toast and grilled meat. Best from 2002 through 2010. –PM

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