Tasting Notes

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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Mar 14
(cream-colored sapsule): Glass-staining ruby. Pungent, deeply pitched dark berry aromas are complicated by allspice, black pepper and candied flowers. Juicy, focused and mineral-driven, offering sweet blackberry and blueberry flavors that put on weight with air. Closes sweet, supple and extremely long, with lingering spiciness and a hint of violet pastille. Shows a light touch and a degree of elegance that's uncommon for this mostly structured, masculine vintage.
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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.