Domaine Jean-Louis Chave - 2017 - Hermitage Larmandier-Bernier 15-20% Pinot Meunier

15-20% Pinot Meunier

primarily Le Méal

blueberry and spice with a powerful

Its complex aroma of pear

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave - 2017 - Hermitage Larmandier-Bernier 15-20% Pinot MeunierRobert Parker's Wine Advocate : Jean Louis Chave had done some preblending of the 2017 Hermitage at the time of my visit, meaning several parcels had already been combined with others, so there were fewer components to taste. A sample that included some L'Ermite, Les Beaumes and Plat was fragrant, loaded with peppery spice and came across as slightly open knit. A second component, mostly Le Mal, was richer and riper tasting, with lush fruit and hints