Jean-Louis Chave Selection 2020 Crozes-Hermitage "Silene" 750ml

Opaque ruby-red. Expressive, spice- and mineral-accented cherry and black raspberry aromas are complemented by suggestions of cured meat, olive and succulent flowers. Seamless and vibrant on the palate, offering taut dark berry, cherry-cola and violet pastille flavors with a spicy touch of white pepper. Lively and appealingly sweet on the juicy, persistent finish, which features well-knit tannins and resonating minerality.

Score: 93 points -- Josh Raynolds, Vinous, 2022