$1,230
Jean Louis Chave Hermitage 1983, 4 bottles Northern Rhone u: one 2. 0cm, two 2.5cm, one 3.0cm, one with slight signs of old seepage with lightly corroded capsule, one wine-stained label, one nicked label, one torn label, lightly bin-soiled labels "Chave has always loved the 1983 (a sentiment I share, but the tannin in the wine is worrisome). It seems to me that his 1983 has the potential to be super, but it still remains charmless and austere. Deep dark ruby in color with some amber at the edge, it has a profound concentration of ripe, smoky, berry fruit and Asian spices, full body, exceptional depth and length, as well as a formidable tannin level. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2025." R. Parker, 93 pts. 01/97 4 bottles
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-06-17
