Domaine Jean Louis Chave - Saint Joseph Clos Florentin 2020 available at Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe in Northbrook, IL

Domaine Jean-louis Chave - Hermitage Blanc 2011 (750ml) available at Winovisor in Washington, DC

A big-boned, powerful red that oozes a lot of ripe fruit and mocha anchored by appealing earthy, mineral-rich bedrock. The tannins are present but very fine, keeping this focused and framed. Tobacco…

Domaine Jean-louis Chave - Hermitage Blanc 2014 (750ml) available at Winovisor in Washington, DC

Domaine Jean-louis Chave - Hermitage Blanc 2020 (750ml) available at Winovisor in Washington, DC

Domaine Jean-louis Chave - Hermitage Blanc 2015 (750ml) available at Winovisor in Washington, DC

Bottled in August, Chave's 2016 Hermitage Blanc is a tremendous wine. It's a bit closed on the nose (bottle shock?), but it wows on the palate, rocking.

Beguiling, thanks to a creamy, caressing mouthfeel that belies the definition and range that lies within. Showcases mirabelle plum, white peach, Cavaillon.

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is a powerhouse producer located in the northern Rhône, making wine under the Hermitage and Saint-Joseph appellations. Chave's red and white Hermitage wines – based on Syrah…