Tasting Notes

95
Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Feb 15
Saturated ruby. Seductively perfumed bouquet displays suave black and blue fruit liqueur, potpourri and incense aromas underscored by a smoky mineral quality. Gains power and spiciness with air, picking up a sexy floral pastille quality that builds in the glass. Sweet, palate-coating blueberry and cherry-cola flavors are superbly concentrated yet lively thanks to juicy acidity and a zesty peppery nuance. Strikingly vibrant, linear and long on the finish, with the mineral and floral notes emphatically repeating.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2040
93
Inside Bordeaux Jane Anson - 27 Aug 25
Grilled raspberry, cumin, incense, sandalwood, smoked earth, tobacco leaf. Delivers a concentrated umami character, with black chocolate, red peppers, soy. Tannins remain intense and structured, and needs a little longer to fully resolve - something that is particularly highlighted when tasting against these melted older vintages. Caroline Frey owner and winemaker.
Drinking Date: 2026 - 2045
Hermitage Fine Wine

Hermitage

Hermitage, a prestigious Northern Rhône appellation, is famed for its exceptional red and white wines. The reds, made primarily from Syrah, are known for their intense flavours of dark berries, black olives, spices, and smoky, meaty notes, with structured tannins and long finishes. The whites, mainly from Marsanne and Roussanne, offer richness with balanced acidity and flavours of honey, stone fruits, and nuts. Top producers like Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, E. Guigal, and Domaine Delas Frères are celebrated for showcasing Hermitage's unique terroir and quality.