JL Chave Selection, Hermitage Farconnet other_regions_italy I often find more similarities

I often find more similarities between Les Tosses and Dits del Terra than with the Arbossar

This beauty should drink reasonably well young but have no problem rewarding extended cellaring

a floral element emerges with just a few swirls of the glass

with redcurrant and delicate coffee flavors showing good sweetness and plenty of early appeal

This also offers a noticeable step up in elegance with its pretty mix of red currant

JL Chave Selection, Hermitage Farconnet other_regions_italy I often find more similaritiesThis shows mature notes, with espresso and warm cocoa melding into the mulled plum and blackberry fruit, while sauvage notes of tapenade, charcoal and bay leaf fill in on the finish. An underlying iron accent creeps along throughout. Hitting its stride already, but will hold in the cellar a bit. The debut bottling for Hermitage from Chave's ngoce portfolio. Drink now through 2020. 200 cases imported. JM