{"product_id":"j-l-chave-selection-crozes-hermitage-silene-2024","title":"J.L. Chave Sélection Crozes-Hermitage Silène 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJ.L. Chave Sélection’s 2024 Silène — a Crozes-Hermitage Syrah from Jean-Louis Chave’s négociant label, peppery, dark-fruited, structured.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlum and dark berry fruit with black pepper, graphite, and warm spice. Firm structure keeps the ripe fruit in check, and the finish stays fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Crozes-Hermitage in France’s northern Rhône, including hillside sites in Gervans. 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a short decant helps a young Syrah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJ.L. Chave Sélection is Jean-Louis Chave’s négociant line. Silène blends Syrah from vines the family domaine planted in 2003 with purchased fruit, fermented with native yeasts and aged 15–18 months in oak. Vinous reports a wet, mildew-hit 2024 in the northern Rhône, with smaller yields and fresh, peppery reds. Buy 2–3 bottles for winter dinners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSavory, peppery, classic, unfussy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is Silène a Domaine Jean-Louis Chave wine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Silène is a Crozes-Hermitage from J.L. Chave Sélection, the négociant label Jean-Louis Chave runs alongside the family domaine. Part of the fruit comes from vines the domaine planted in 2003; the rest is purchased. The Domaine’s Hermitage is a separate wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What grape is Silène made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Syrah. The grapes are fermented with native yeasts in wood and stainless steel at the Chave cellars, then aged 15–18 months in oak before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Should I decant the 2024?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, if you open it soon — a short decant helps a young Syrah. Pour it with hearty food; braised short ribs or cassoulet suit its structure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VINS WINE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56662737584433,"sku":"45800-62","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/0563\/9985\/files\/VIN321412S.png?v=1791405015","url":"https:\/\/vinswine.co\/products\/j-l-chave-selection-crozes-hermitage-silene-2024","provider":"VINS WINE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}