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2019 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Selection Hermitage 'Farconnet' Rhone, France
$87.00
The grapes come from 3 distinctive parts of the Hermitage hill. The majority of the blend comes from Diognières, which is at the base of the hill on alluvial soil with many small pebbles. It lends a note of spice to the wine. The next parcel is Péleat. It sits above Diognières and is composed of more sand and limestone in the clay. It gives finesse to the wine. And finally, Greffieux sits at the base of Le Méal on the hill. Its soil consists of rolled river stones brought by the glaciers. It brings structure to the finished wine. Farconnet was the name of a nobleman back in the time of JeanLouis Chave’s great grandfather. He was actually the man from whom the great grandfather bought the Bessards parcel.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Rhône Valley
- Appellation Hermitage
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Jean-Louis Chave
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Syrah
- Food Pairings Gamey Meats, Braised Things, Steak!, Red Sauce
- Characteristics Dressed to Impress, Black or Blue Fruit, Big Power