Tasting Notes

94
Inside Bordeaux Jane Anson - 25 Feb 25
Gorgeous fragrant nose, fully melted tannins, silky and seductive, gingerbread, white pepper, incense, soy, umami, undergrowth, smoked earth, freshly sliced white truffle, crushed roses. tobacco, fragrant and lace-like tannins. Fully in its drinking window, definite tertiary character. Clear deposit so ensure a carafe, opened three hours before tasting.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2034
90
Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Jan 03
Dark red. Inviting aromas of currant, leather, smoke, pepper and earth. Sweet, elegant and showy, with lovely juicy currant and pepper flavors. Has a distinctly claret-like weight and plummy character. Finishes suave and long. Showing a lot of personality today but this will evolve fairly rapidly. The 2001, which featured a stricter selection of fruit, seems much younger and capable of slower development in bottle.
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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.