Dark, inky Hermitage Syrah….has that extreme earthiness I don’t love in these northern Rhônes - you get it right on the nose, and then has a slightly acidic/sour after taste - opens up a bit after a few hours — 25 days ago
Great with red meat. — 14 days ago
Served with Fisherman’s Pasta - sablefish, mussels, saffron gnocchetti pasta, fennel, fresh baguette toast. Well stored Hermitage Blanc is a special experience and this bottle of 1999 “Le Méal” was no exception. Fascinating notes of clove, yellow flowers, apricot, marmalade, honeysuckle, and sunflower seed. Next to the Montrachet, the acid is perceived to be low and there’s an almost oily texture. Delicious. — a month ago
v18. Outstanding!!!!! Soft , smokey plum nose. Rich blackberry, currant and plum fruit. Velvety smooth leather finish. Fantastic!!!! — 13 days ago
Ron Siegel
Youthful, that is showing beautifully with its dark fruits, berry, meat, pepper, olive, licorice, savory spice & violet — 10 days ago