1985 Domaine J.L. ChaveBY IAN D’AGATA | OCTOBER 10, 2016 Subscriber Access OnlyLog In or Sign UpMany believe Gérard Chave made the best red Hermitage of the vintage in 1985. Admittedly, it’s hard to argue with the wine’s supple, ultra-suave style redolent of sweet spices, dried red fruit, earth tones, and old leather aromas and flavors.