Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Rouge 2021 (750ml) The whiskey shows wonderful aromas

The whiskey shows wonderful aromas of vanilla

but delicious

this is a vatting of whisky from both the Hanyu and Chichibu distilleries

Each year a different type of red wine cask is used to mature the whisky

Tarra Warra 4th release of the MDB Pinot Noir

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Rouge 2021 (750ml) The whiskey shows wonderful aromasA tasting of the constituent lieux dits before blending was as instructive as ever. Plat was smooth, silky and red fruited with good acidity; Beaumes slightly meatier, a little less concentrated than a typical year, but with good tannic drive; LErmite was serious, dry and mineral; Bessards very strict, with tight, rigid tannins. The final blend is likely to produce a structural rather than generous style of Hermitage, with tannins that will need a