JL Chave Selection, Hermitage Farconnet Vintage:2022 (from domaine-owned fruit in two

(from domaine-owned fruit in two similarly sized parcels – one at the top and the other at the bottom of the slope though the bottom was recently pulled up

tannin and crushed stones

A well-cut Champagne that's vinous in style

and the wine overall is surprisingly succulent and approachable

Trying to handle so many sites needing so much selection in so short a time “was close to the limit

JL Chave Selection, Hermitage Farconnet Vintage:2022 (from domaine-owned fruit in twoThis shows mature notes, with espresso and warm cocoa melding into the mulled plum and blackberry fruit, while sauvage notes of tapenade, charcoal and bay leaf fill in on the finish. An underlying iron accent creeps along throughout. Hitting its stride already, but will hold in the cellar a bit. The debut bottling for Hermitage from Chave's ngoce portfolio. Drink now through 2020. 200 cases imported. JM