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Hermitage Rouge 1988
720,00€
Including VAT (subject to differential taxation according to §25a UStG), plus shipping costs .
€ 960,00 / l
Including VAT, plus shipping costs .
Jean Louis Chave Hermitage Rouge 1988 – a legendary Syrah rarity from the northern Rhône Valley. Ripe fruit, elegant structure, and decades of aging combine to create a masterpiece. A piece of wine history for your collection – order online now at Wine In Time.
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About the manufacturer
Jean Louis Chave
Jean Louis Chave is a legendary institution in the Rhône Valley and represents Hermitage in its purest, most classic form. For generations, the estate has cultivated prime vineyard sites in the Northern Rhône, remaining true to a philosophy that prioritizes tradition and craftsmanship over trends.
Jean Louis Chave's Wines are born from a profound understanding of the terroir and meticulous work in both the vineyard and the cellar. The Hermitage Rouges, in particular, demonstrate what is possible when slate soils, perfect ripeness, and patience are combined: powerful, complex, and elegant rather than heavy. The renowned Cuvée Cathelin is a legend in its own right – a Hermitage Blanc of such refinement and longevity that collectors worldwide seek it out.
What distinguishes this winery is its rejection of simplification. You won't find any modern gimmicks here, but rather honest, precise Wines that derive their greatness from authenticity. The Vintages age beautifully and develop a precious depth of complexity over the years.
At Wine In Time you will find carefully selected products from this winery – perfect if you want to understand what great Hermitage means.
- Categories
Red Wine
- Volume
0,75
- Taste
Powerful and structured
- Allergies
sulfites
- Countries
France
- Sweet
Dry
- Grape Variety
Syrah
- Match with
Lamb
- Vintage
1988
- Region
Rhone
- Subregion
Hermitage
- winery
Jean Louis Chave
- Wine name
Hermitage Rouge
- Alcohol content in %
13 - 13,5
Buying the Jean Louis Chave Hermitage Rouge 1988 means adding a historic masterpiece to your collection. The Jean Louis Chave winery is one of the most iconic producers in the northern Rhône Valley , cultivating the Syrah grape for centuries on the legendary granite soils of the Hermitage. The 1988 Vintage is considered exceptional – a year in which concentration and elegance were perfectly balanced.
Vinification follows traditional methods: spontaneous fermentation with natural yeasts, extended maceration for maximum extraction, followed by 18 months of aging in old foudres, which impart depth without masking the fruit. This gentle aging process has allowed the Jean Louis Chave Hermitage Rouge 1988 to develop remarkably – a rarity that now reveals its full complexity.
On the nose, a captivating array of dried violets, black olives, leather, and fine tobacco unfolds. On the palate, the wine presents itself with a powerful structure, silky tannins, ripe dark fruit, and a mineral core that reveals its origin. The finish is long, elegant, and carried by spicy notes – a wine that rewards time and patience.
At Wine In Time you'll find an exquisite selection of Red Wines for connoisseurs and collectors. Order these rare Wines conveniently online and have them delivered to Vienna or anywhere in Austria – with our usual care and express delivery option.
Enjoy this historic Hermitage decanted at 16–18 °C, ideally with braised lamb, game dishes, or aged cheese. A wine for special moments.
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