Yann Chave Crozes-Hermitage 2023

Wine Spectator : 91 Points

(12/31/2025) A refined, lifted version, with gorgeous range to the floral aromatics and notes of singed bacon lard, plum and lavender. Ripe and round, offering warm stone and graphite elements. Displays salty, savory elegance as the sanguine intensity builds. Open and inviting yet shows the energy to go the distance in the cellar. Drink now through 2033. 5,000 cases made, 56 cases imported.

Vinous - Nicolas Greinacher : 91 Points

(1/2025) Vinified from certified organic grapes, the strait-laced 2023 Crozes-Hermitage checks in at 13% alcohol. Spice box, blackberry and cedar notes are all amplified here, complemented by a citric flicker of grapefruit. Medium-bodied and concentrated, the tasty 2023 hits the palate with lovely intensity and checks out with staying power on the precise finish. Drinking Window: 2025 - 2030

James Suckling : 92 Points

(3/6/2025) A lively, precise and textural Crozes-Hermitage with aromas of dark cherries, black pepper, purple flowers and a touch of roasted meat. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Refined and agile, with a succulent finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

Jeb Dunnuck : 91 Points

(5/9/2025) Made from 100% Syrah, the 2023 Crozes-Hermitage is a classic wine in the vintage with its upfront, perfumed, spicy style. Red, blue, and black fruits, peppery herbs, potpourri, and spice notes all shine, and it's medium-bodied, has a pure, layered mouthfeel, soft tannins, and outstanding length.