Chave J L Hermitage Rouge 2012 - 75cl bt

Deep ruby. Sweet and complex aromas on the nose, impossible to tease apart but there’s a peppery sweetness, a hint of cigar box and bags of sweet bramble fruit. On the palate, more savoury and super-fresh. There’s tension at the core but clothed in smooth if compact tannins. Generous but structured too. Long with just a hint of leather on the finish. (JH) Julia Harding MW

score: 17.5 / 20