Domaine Yann Chave 2007 Hermitage 750ml

"Deep ruby. Exotic aromas of blackberry, blueberry, cola, sandalwood, violet and smoky minerals. Lush, creamy dark berry compote flavors are enlivened by graphite and cracked pepper, with slow-building floral pastille and Indian spice notes. Tannins come up slowly on the broad, sweet, impressively persistent finish. You could drink this rich but energetic wine now but Chave thinks that another six to eight years of patience will be rewarded. 93 points" - Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

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