A much more accessible path to the heroic king of Hermitage are through the Jean-Louis Chave Selections, his négociant line which sources grapes from various areas in the northern Rhone (Mon Coeur Cotes du Rhone is a blend of excellent plots in Vinsobres, Visan, Buisson, and Estargues while Silène Croze-Hermitage is 50% estate Syrah and 50% purchased.) As with all things Chave, quality is eminent even at the entry level.