1991 | Domaine Jean-Louis Chave | 'Cuvee Cathelin'

Red Wine: 1991 | Domaine Jean-Louis Chave | 'Cuvee Cathelin'

Dark cherries, cassis, earthiness, smoke and graphite all made an appearance in this breathtakingly pure, expressive wine.

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Producer: Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Ratings: WA | 98 VN | 97

Vintage: 1991

Size: 750ml

ABV: 13%

Varietal: Syrah/Shiraz

Country/Region: France, Northern Rhone

Dark cherries, cassis, earthiness, smoke and graphite all made an appearance in this breathtakingly pure, expressive wine.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: The 1991 is a sleeper. I suspect many readers have forgotten how spectacular this vintage was in the northern Rhone, particularly Cote Rotie.

• Vinous: I was blown away by Chaves 1991 Cuve Cathelin. Still incredibly fresh, this vibrant, opulent wine revealed extraordinary precision and nuance in a full-bodied style. Dark cherries, cassis, earthiness, smoke and graphite all made an appearance in this breathtakingly pure, expressive wine.

Producer Information

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is a powerhouse wine producer absed in the village of Mauves, in the Saint-Joseph region and just over the Rhne river from Hermitage the source of the estate's most acclaimed wines. Chave's red and white Hermitage based on Syrah and Marsanne and Roussanne respectively are some of the most important in the Rhne Valley, commanding both high prices and exceptional, sometimes 100-point scores. The Chave holding counts some 14.5 hectares (36 acres) of land in Hermitage, making it one of the largest land owners in the appellation. The vineyards are terraced and today cover eight different plots on the hill (some of which, including holdings in the likes of the Mal and Bessards sections, are highly coveted), providing a range of mesoclimates and terroirs for the Chave wines. Many of the vines are between 30 and 60 years old. The plots are brought to the winery and vinified separately. Grapes are usually destemmed, and are fermented in stainless steel before being aged for up to 18 months in oak, a small portion of which is new. All of the wines are bottled unfiltered.