100% old-vine Marsanne from the Les Murets lieu dit which is predominantly east facing on the hill. This was the most powerful of the three Hermitage Blancs tonight. The nose was redolent of marmalade, honey, butter cream frosting, and slate. Luxurious texture with a long finish. Lovely with monkfish, sweet potato, leek, and winter truffle. Drink now through 2034+.
100% old-vine Marsanne from the Les Murets lieu dit which is predominantly east facing on the hill. This was the most powerful of the three Hermitage Blancs tonight. The nose was redolent of marmalade, honey, butter cream frosting, and slate. Luxurious texture with a long finish. Lovely with monkfish, sweet potato, leek, and winter truffle. Drink now through 2034+.
Mar 17th, 2024
Rich, concentrated and complex. Acidity not surprisingly is a bit low, for me, but not at all flabby. Alcohol is also detectable, but not off putting. Liquid rocks, roasted hazelnuts, caramelized apples and honeysuckle. Viscous and creamy texture and a persistent finish. Old white Rhône is always a fun wine experience.
Rich, concentrated and complex. Acidity not surprisingly is a bit low, for me, but not at all flabby. Alcohol is also detectable, but not off putting. Liquid rocks, roasted hazelnuts, caramelized apples and honeysuckle. Viscous and creamy texture and a persistent finish. Old white Rhône is always a fun wine experience.
Sep 27th, 2020
Amazing with a calamari steak sales with an acidic dressing
Amazing with a calamari steak sales with an acidic dressing
Dec 29th, 2018
Oh my GOD! This Marsanne does not quit. So much acid, it needed decanting. Amber in color c/w a 1999. But this can easily go 15 more years.
Oh my GOD! This Marsanne does not quit. So much acid, it needed decanting. Amber in color c/w a 1999. But this can easily go 15 more years.
Oct 21st, 2015
Blanc.
Jun 11th, 2014
Big, fat, mature. Slightly oxidized giving it sherry tones.
Big, fat, mature. Slightly oxidized giving it sherry tones.
May 17th, 2014
From mag - showing all of its 15 years, this is already mature. Would drink up over the next 5-10 years
From mag - showing all of its 15 years, this is already mature. Would drink up over the next 5-10 years
Mar 6th, 2014
Also does not suck
Nov 7th, 2013
Like honey without the sweetness. 1999 at rpm seafood
Like honey without the sweetness. 1999 at rpm seafood
Feb 13th, 2020
Gold color. Intense nose of tropical fruit, yeast with gasoline. Oily palate, and a little lacking on the acidity. Long finish.
Gold color. Intense nose of tropical fruit, yeast with gasoline. Oily palate, and a little lacking on the acidity. Long finish.
May 7th, 2018
Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
