Yann Chave - Crozes Hermitage Tradition Red 2023

Grape

100% Syrah

Tasting notes

This wine has a delicate ruby/purple color. The texture is fine and the tears appear with subtlety. The nose is open with great character. It is clean, fresh, fruity and aromatic; juicy cherry, blackberry, a touch of black pepper and some menthol notes. rich, around fresh blackcurrant, a hint of pepper and some licorice notes. The palate is greedy, fresh and full-bodied. The fruit appears right away, with fresh blackberry and spicy notes. The tannins are numerous and delicate. They give this wine a dense, deep, ripe character. The finish is long and well-balanced, marked by fruit and finesse.

How to Enjoy 

The flesh of this wine calls for cuisine of taste and character; veal liver, well-seared and deglazed with a dash of raspberry vinegar, or a fine kidney apple. The fiber and juiciness of a nice slice of flank steak or onglet of beef will also echo its tannins. Tuna, prepared as tataki or even as sashimi, may also suit it; in this case, don't hesitate to serve it a few degrees lower (14-16°).

More About The Winery

Located in the heart of the northern Rhône, Domaine Yann Chave has built a reputation for producing wines of purity, precision, and finesse. Originally founded by Yann’s parents, the estate took a new direction when Yann Chave left a career in finance to join the family domaine in the 1990s, bringing a fresh vision while preserving tradition.

Today, the estate spans vineyards in Crozes-Hermitage and Hermitage, planted mainly to Syrah, alongside parcels of Marsanne and Roussanne for white wines. Certified organic, the domaine emphasizes meticulous vineyard work, low yields, and minimal intervention in the cellar to craft wines that express the full character of their terroir.

The reds are known for their silky textures, vibrant fruit, and peppery spice, while the whites show balance, freshness, and floral elegance. From the approachable Crozes-Hermitage to the monumental Hermitage Rouge, Yann Chave’s wines are admired by sommeliers and collectors alike.