2024 Jean-Louis Chave Selection Crozes-Hermitage Silene [WS93] Subregion_Sierra Foothills balance and poise

balance and poise

this is rich without being weighty

thanks to the blend of the various extracts and the long ageing process

Great on the rocks

lifted aromas of honeysuckle

2024 Jean-Louis Chave Selection Crozes-Hermitage Silene [WS93] Subregion_Sierra Foothills balance and poiseProducer: Domaine Jean Louis Chav Region: Crozes Hermitage, Rhne, France Varietal: Syrah Year: 2024 Wine Spectator, 93 Points "Expressive, with dark plum and blackberry compote notes laced liberally with hints of anise, singed alder and sweet bay. There's a nice mineral drive through the focused finish too. Drink now.." Winemaker Notes: "Ripe fruit balanced out by backbone and structure, this Syrah shows plum, black pepper, pencil lead, and warming