1991 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc Hermitage Rhône France Wine Tasting Note

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1991 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Blanc  (Hermitage) 84 Supple, round, and mildly honeyed, the wine delivers its blend of sea salt, spicy green apples, citrus and peppery herbs with ease. This is fully mature. Drink from 2026-2032. Supple, round, and mildly honeyed, the wine delivers its blend of sea salt, spicy green apples, citrus and peppery herbs with ease. This is fully mature. Drink from 2026-2032. 18 Views   Tasted Jan 1, 2026  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to With its rich color and honeyed, floral fragrance, this was a stellar example of an aging Hermitage. Still young and fresh, this will continue improving and offering pleasure for a long time. With its rich color and honeyed, floral fragrance, this was a stellar example of an aging Hermitage. Still young and fresh, this will continue improving and offering pleasure for a long time. 2,981 Views   Tasted Mar 10, 2007 Good weight, viscous and balanced. Earthy, spicy, caramel nose with hints of honeysuckle. Tropical fruits on the palate. Still youthful with a good finish. Good weight, viscous and balanced. Earthy, spicy, caramel nose with hints of honeysuckle. Tropical fruits on the palate. Still youthful with a good finish. 2,921 Views   Tasted Jun 6, 2004

When to Drink JL Chave, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Domaine JL Chave is not a wine that can be enjoyed young The wine needs time, at least 10 years or more and needed before the wine becomes civilized. At that point, 1-3 hours of decanting are recommended to allow the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Domaine JL Chave is usually better with 10-15 of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages, the wine should be consumed within 15-45 years after the vintage.

Serving JL Chave with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

JL Chave is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Domaine JL Chave is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, barbecued, and grilled dishes as well as smoked meats. Domaine JL Chave is also good with Asian dishes, and hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, cheese, and pasta.

The white wine of Domaine JL Chave is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork, and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.