Yann Chave, Hermitage other_regions_italy It was bottled in November

It was bottled in November 2018

This is an unusual 2011 that needs cellaring

There is a noticeably finer if less muscular mouthfeel to the equally mineral-inflected medium weight flavors that retain a lovely sense of energy on the well-delineated and again

(a blend of one-third Mazoyères and two-thirds Charmes proper – the fruit comes from a mix of mostly 20 year old

Yann Chave, Hermitage other_regions_italy It was bottled in NovemberIntense butcher's shop aromas, with smoked meat and a touch of VA. Powerful but not overly full in the mouth, the tannins are still chiselled and serrated. Piercing acidity runs through it to a very long, powerful finish. It's ready now, but will age with real interest. Really fabulous, growling and energetic an Hermitage in wolf's clothing.