Chave Hermitage - 2001 (750ml) 2002 yet it has plenty of

yet it has plenty of structure and substance to tackle at least five more years

the wine has remarkable richness and depth of flavor leading to a 60-second finish

22% Cabernet Franc and 11% Merlot

but then start having some fun with lovely scents of dried honey

Chave Hermitage - 2001 (750ml) 2002 yet it has plenty of95 points Robert Parker This under the radar vintage of Chave's Hermitage continues to impress every time. The 2001 Hermitage offers ethereal hints of violets and dried spices on the nose, set against a complex backdrop of redcurrants and green olives. Tasted at the domaine, this bottle came across as exceptionally youthful and still somewhat firm, capable of aging well for at least another decade. Joe Czerwinski Jan 20, 2022 94 points Vinous Media