2005 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc Hermitage Rhône France Wine Tasting Note

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2005 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Blanc  (Hermitage) 97 At 21, this remains youthful as well as a rich, full, wine loaded from start to finish with honeysuckle, a myriad of exotic spices, herbs, melons and citrus. The palate is lush, vibrant, and packed with deep layers of oily, sweet, fresh fruits that start off strong, and just keep on going. Drink from 2026-2050. At 21, this remains youthful as well as a rich, full, wine loaded from start to finish with honeysuckle, a myriad of exotic spices, herbs, melons and citrus. The palate is lush, vibrant, and packed with deep layers of oily, sweet, fresh fruits that start off strong, and just keep on going. Drink from 2026-2050. 18 Views   Tasted Apr 3, 2026  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to Rich, fat, honeyed, semi sweet, citrus fruits and floral elements are all over the place. The wine is full bodied, long, fresh and plush. This should age well. Rich, fat, honeyed, semi sweet, citrus fruits and floral elements are all over the place. The wine is full bodied, long, fresh and plush. This should age well. 3,300 Views   Tasted Aug 19, 2015

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.