Notes:
The 1998 Hermitage rouge is a tannic, backward, large-scaled, dense ruby/purple-colored wine with high tannin, sensational extract, and formidable power and length. It needs 5-10 years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2030. 93 points
Wine Advocate Issue #133
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Jan/Feb '01
Full ruby. Subtle, extremely complex nose melds cassis, bitter cherry, licorice, menthol and gunflint. Great purity and class in the middle palate, though extremely young and not currently showing the texture of the unfinished '99. But this is utterly compelling syrah, finishing with superb length and extremely fine tannins for the vintage. The '99 may be more pliant in the early going thanks to its sweeter tannins, but I'm not yet convinced it will surpass this brilliant '98. 94+ points
Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage 1998
Reviews:
Wine Advocate: 93+
Vinous Media: 94+
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