2012 Hermitage Farconnet
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Brilliant ruby. Smoke- and spice-accented dark berries, olive and licorice on the pungent nose. Subtly sweet blackberry and cherry flavors show excellent clarity and energy and pick up a sexy floral quality with aeration. Displays excellent delineation, a gracefully light touch and powerful mineral lift on the persistent, gently tannic finish, which features lingering notes of bitter cherry pit and candied violet.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Josh Raynolds
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This was a project initiated by American ex sommelier-turned-author Richard Betts initially. Bottled by The Wine Society in the UK as their Exhibition Hermitage. Dark crimson. Very lively and easy initially. Firm tannins then impinge and the wine needs time but has lots of energy. (JR)
About the producer
The Chaves have been growing grapes in the Northern Rhône since 1481. Jean-Louis Chave is the 16th generation to head up the family domaine, having taken over from his father in 1992.