| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Rhône > Northern Rhône > Hermitage |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
Inky ruby. Mineral-accented, highly perfumed aromas of ripe red and blue fruits, spicecake and potpourri, with a spicy topnote that builds in the glass. Sappy, fresh and penetrating on the palate, offering vibrant blueberry and raspberry flavors that are complemented by hints of candied violet and star anise. Shows excellent clarity and mineral lift on the strikingly persistent finish, which is framed by smooth, slow-mounting tannins. 2026 - 2036
dark red robe. Red fruit is peeking our on the nose, but it’s in retreat right now, I feel, and could stop for three to eight years. There is violet, cooked plum, raspberry liqueur in a generous offer, a Grenache association. The palate serves delicious gourmandise, silky gras on roller skates, max delight here; it has great feel, sève [sap of old vines], class, moves in slinky fashion into a smooth, curved finale with meat blood droplets, iron from Bessards on the finish, a touch of tar. This is high class, the definition of its place strong. Very complete, stylish, The Real Thing here. Only 13.5°. From 2023. 2047-49 Dec 2018 *****
