The Chave family has been cultivating vineyards in the Rhone for centuries: at the end of the 15th century, a local lord granted them some land, starting a story that was destined to leave its mark on the region. Today, it is Jean-Louis Chave, son of Gérard, who leads the historic estate on the Hermitage hill, carrying on the family tradition with ambition and vision. Among the most significant milestones on his journey is the acquisition of the Clos Florentin in 2009, a vineyard hard hit by phylloxera and brought back to life. Already in the 1990s, he had expanded the vineyard heritage with several plots in Bachasson, in the Saint-Joseph appellation.
The estate's philosophy is clear: make the most of each terroir without creating parcellar selections or “super cuvées”. The only exception is the cuvée Cathelin, dedicated to a dear departed friend of the owner, produced only in exceptional vintages and in very limited quantities, no more than 2,000 bottles.
Jean-Louis Chave continues to preserve and transmit the style that has made the house famous, while remaining faithful to traditional practices.
