Jay Kline

9.5

It’s been a couple of years since I last encountered the 2001 vintage of Chave’s Hermitage. That bottle was a library release from the domaine and so is this example. Splash decanted directly before service. The 2001 pours a garnet color with a translucent core; medium viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous and a total umami bomb: Koji beef broth, dried and baked brambles, dried purple flowers, black pepper, Kalamata olive, organic and inorganic earth along with fine warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Looking back on my notes from 2024, there’s a common theme: the 2001 is all about dat bass. Drink now with some patience and through 2041. — 5 months ago

Michael Walker

9.9

Always a good one. Not sure I could distinguish from the ‘19 I had several weeks back - same voluptuous fruit, slightly wooden finish - could definitely use a few more years - this young it’s a little too fruit forward/unsubtle — 5 months ago

Jonathan Warren

9.6

Unreal. Still so young but drinking beautiful. — 5 months ago

Ann Elizabeth Mekala

9.0

Anise and plummy with some earthiness…so good! — 6 months ago

Brian S

9.1

Biodynamic, 80 year old vines. Red apple skin, lovely red fruit, lots of red cherry in mouth, red and blue flowers, black soil. — 6 months ago

Sébastien F

9.3

Nez fruité à dominante framboise, notes fleuries sur la pivoine. La bouche est précise tendu fraiche salivante — 7 months ago

Ron Siegel

9.2

Lots of rich dark cherry, berry fruit & spice that is youthful, primary & needs more time — 8 months ago

Chris MacLean

9.5

Wine of the night and more. An incredible example of how good Morgon can be. Complexity, length, structure, and the rest. — 5 months ago

with Sarah

Danny O'Brien

9.4

One of my favorite wines I've had recently, the nose is an amazing combination of red fruit, violet, mushrooms and forest floor, all of which transfers to the palate. Fantastic to have with food or to drink on its own and contemplate. Hard to think of a better Beaujolais that I've had than this one — 5 months ago

Katie Anderson

9.4

Delightful. Not too citrusy, not too apply, it’s Goldilocks — 5 months ago

James Burge

9.9

2012 post inventory- perfect — 5 months ago

Mike Obley

9.0

With Kyle and Sarah — 6 months ago

Bob Yoon

9.0

Blackberries and…TOBACCO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! — 7 months ago

John Hagood

9.0

Probably from last Chambers sampler. 11/8/25 Cold Night. Very dark pour, potent scent out of bottle. Black fruits on nose. Moderate tannins. Solid sediments on second day. — 8 months ago

Chris MacLean

8.9

Fruit dominant, not much length. Perhaps a bit exposed, but still very drinkable. — 5 months ago

with Sarah

Doug Powers

9.5

This smells and tastes like a 20-year-old wine, not quite as great as the 1989, but not very far behind, these Chave Hermitage Blancs are outstanding!! — 5 months ago

with Jim

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Pale lemon color with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and herb notes. On the palate flavors of apple, peach and lemon citrus with notes of honey and spice. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity, nice balance ending with lemon citrus and mineral character. Good now! — 6 months ago

Amanda Thomas

9.5

Wow, fantastic Chateauneuf! Smooth and pairs well with an airport cheeseburger and our cheese plate. Will try to find it back home. — 6 months ago

with Tim

Lee Pitofsky

9.3

Tip top cheese wine! — 6 months ago

Danielle Ellis

9.4

Fruity spicy — 7 months ago