Domaine Jean-Louis Chave - 2017 - Hermitage Larmandier-Bernier blueberry and spice with a

blueberry and spice with a powerful

primarily Le Méal

A remarkable 1996 Pauillac red from Château Lafite Rothschild

The flavor profile has excellent structure and balance

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave - 2017 - Hermitage Larmandier-Bernier blueberry and spice with aRobert Parker's Wine Advocate : Jean Louis Chave had done some preblending of the 2017 Hermitage at the time of my visit, meaning several parcels had already been combined with others, so there were fewer components to taste. A sample that included some L'Ermite, Les Beaumes and Plat was fragrant, loaded with peppery spice and came across as slightly open knit. A second component, mostly Le Mal, was richer and riper tasting, with lush fruit and hints