{"product_id":"jl-chave-selection-hermitage-rouge-farconnet-2021-750ml","title":"JL Chave Sélection Hermitage Rouge Farconnet 2021 (750ml)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"127\"\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eJL Chave Sélection Hermitage Rouge \u003cem data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"176\"\u003eFarconnet\u003c\/em\u003e 2021 is focused, savoury, and classically structured. Aromas of black cherry, blackberry, and cassis are layered with notes of smoked meat, cracked pepper, olive tapenade, and crushed stone. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, showing taut dark fruit, firm yet fine-grained tannins, and vibrant acidity that brings lift and precision. Energetic and mineral-driven, it finishes long and disciplined—pure, old-school Hermitage character with clarity and tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"701\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eAbout the Winery, Production \u0026amp; Critical Reputation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJL Chave Sélection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is the négociant arm of the legendary Chave family, leveraging decades-long relationships with top growers across the Northern Rhône. \u003cem data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eFarconnet\u003c\/em\u003e is sourced from the western sector of the Hermitage hill, an area known for producing structured, age-worthy Syrah with pronounced mineral depth. The 2021 vintage in the Northern Rhône was cooler and more classical, yielding wines with freshness, aromatic lift, and refined structure—an ideal match for the Chave house style. Critics consistently praise Chave Sélection Hermitage bottlings for their authenticity and longevity, often scoring \u003cem data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eFarconnet\u003c\/em\u003e in the low-to-mid 90s and highlighting its cellar potential and typicity. The 2021 is a precise, age-worthy expression built for traditional Hermitage lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JL Chave","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46199370711211,"sku":null,"price":134.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7160\/6699\/files\/UO09QoMZTXqkBQchZ3sdZg_pb_600x600_cb5d139d-ddae-42b2-a8f5-896972068ecf.png?v=1770758001","url":"https:\/\/whistlerwine.ca\/products\/jl-chave-selection-hermitage-rouge-farconnet-2021-750ml","provider":"WhistlerWine.ca ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}