Tomas Clancy takes a trip in Thomas Jefferson’s footsteps. Not only was Jefferson the drafter of the US Declaration of Independence, he was also, says Tomas, a French wine fanatic. The Jefferson Papers “defined the map of European wine for English speakers” and “all aspects of his interest [in wine] came together in the Rhone […]
Ampuis, Crozes-Hermitage, Jefferson, L'Ame Soeur, Monteillet, Montez, Ogier, RhoneWe’re gearing up for Rhône Wine Week in November and John Wilson in the Irish Times is too. Lovely mention for Yann Chave’s 2012 Crozes-Hermitage in today’s paper. Full piece here http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/food-and-drink/drink/a-lighter-wine-from-the-rh%C3%B4ne-valley-1.1964825
Crozes-Hermitage, Rhone Wine Week, Yann ChaveSunday Times (Ireland) had a look at Crozes-Hermitage this week and Yann Chave’s 2012 was the top scorer. “Stand-out dark, brambly, slightly game-infused Syrah fruit, overlaid with thyme, lavender and sage” says Ernie Whalley. “Just what you want in a Crozes” says Martin Moran “some red-berry fruit, a sprinkle of pepper, smoked meat and herb […]
Crozes-Hermitage, Sunday Times, Yann ChaveThe July issue of Decanter magazine focuses on the ‘Fantastic Rhône’ and we are delighted to see the inclusion of Yann Chave “It’s possible to achieve something here… there are always new things happening” says Yann. More available here http://www.decanter.com/magazine/back-issues/50090/decanter-magazine-july-2014
Crozes-Hermitage, Decanter Magazine, Yann ChaveYann Chave, Crozes-Hermitage 2012: Best value under €25 as chosen by Leslie Williams in the Irish Examiner
Crozes-Hermitage, Yann ChaveThe Sunday Times (Irish edition) 14 April 2013 Ernie Whalley writes “Smart and succulent on the nose, in a classical Crozes style with a whiff of white pepper at the back end” and Martin Moran says “A subtle style of Rhône syrah but quite complex, with red fruits and white pepper. Needs air to open up.”
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