1996 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

A late vintage that‰۪s compared to 2013 by Jean-Louis, yet that carried more crop, the 1996 Hermitage is a juicy, medium-bodied effort that‰۪s ready to go. Giving up classic herbed game, bacon fat and sweet fruit, it should continue to evolve gracefully, but there‰۪s no reason to hold off here. (JD)