Hermitage Cuvee Cathelin 2009 Chave

Classificatie	Cru Classe
Wijnsoort	Rood
Producent	Chave
Jaar	2009
Land	Frankrijk
Streek	Rhone
Druif	Syrah/Shiraz
Inhoud	0,75
Conditie	Perfect
Etiket	Perfect
Drinkbaar	2022-2090
Voorraad	0

Professionele reviews

Robert Parker (100)

Last year I gave the 2009 Hermitage Cuvee Cathelin a three-digit rating, but it was nice to be able to re-taste it since it is largely impossible to find in the marketplace. Essentially 100% fruit from Les Bessards, this cuvee is only made in vintages where it will not compromise the integrity and quality of their standard Hermitage (although there is nothing standard about it). The Cuvee Cathelin sees more oak than its sibling, enjoys 50-75 years of aging potential, and boasts over-the-top blackberry and cassis fruit notes intertwined with pen ink, spring flower, graphite and subtle vanillin characteristics. It is a brilliant wine that almost defies description given its ethereal complexity allied to massive weight, power and richness. Yet, it never comes across as heavy or overly-extracted. Forget this for another decade and you and your progeny can enjoy it over the following 50-75 years.

BOW (9.50)