Five centuries of winemaking heritage culminate in the masterful bottles of Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, where the 16th generation continues a legacy that began in 1481. Every glass offers a profound journey through historic parcels like Les Bessards and Clos Florentin, delivering the complex spice of world-class Syrah and the golden intensity of rare Marsanne. Currently helmed by Gérard and son Jean-Louis, the domaine blends organic precision with an unparalleled understanding of granite-soaked terroir.

The key to perfect balance in Chave’s Hermitage is in their remarkable blending skill. Never once has the Chave family released a single vineyard or cru Hermitage. While percentages vary from year to year, the constant backbone of Hermitage Rouge is Syrah from Bessards Vineyard with its steep, granitic slopes. Similarly with the Blanc, the components vary, however the base is made from old vines Marsanne from their Péléat vineyard. Some Roussanne is also added to the final blend. In years when they believe the quality of Hermitage will not be compromised, their ultra-rare prestige “Cuvée Cathelin” is bottled, which represents a variation on their Hermitage with the same lieux-dits at different percentages. Jean-Louis Chave Selections, his négociant line which sources grapes from various areas in the northern Rhône, represents a more accessible way for the consumer to experience the wines of the Chave family.

The Chave family's methods for their winemaking include traditional farming, super low yields, full ripeness, and minimal manipulation. Their unmatched meticulousness continues through five centuries to render venerable expressions of the purest of northern Rhône terroir.