J.L. Chave Farconnet Hermitage 2020

Like all classic Chave, the Farconnet nose starts out with floral notes, backed up by game and cracked pepper. It follows through with intense juicy dark fruit on the palate as all great Syrahs do, but the irresistible freshness that sets Chave's Hermitages apart from the rest completely changes the conversation. This finishes long and smoky, with plenty of age-worthy tannins. A true pleasure.