My btl didn't show like the other notes suggest. Opened yesterday, unrefrigerated on the counter overnight, notes from Day 2 open, though not so much progression from Day 1. This is not intense, savory Hermitage, it is floral and elegant...more Cote Rotie imo. On the nose: sweet blackberry perfume, with a touch of tar in the background, and then more soft blackberry. On the palate, fantastic acidity, and excellent density...high-toned raspberry, then juicy and zippy blackberry, with excellent salinity. Weightless and elegant, with a soft tannic spice. The finish is juicy and well-structured...a fantastic btl of Syrah.
My btl didn't show like the other notes suggest. Opened yesterday, unrefrigerated on the counter overnight, notes from Day 2 open, though not so much progression from Day 1. This is not intense, savory Hermitage, it is floral and elegant...more Cote Rotie imo. On the nose: sweet blackberry perfume, with a touch of tar in the background, and then more soft blackberry. On the palate, fantastic acidity, and excellent density...high-toned raspberry, then juicy and zippy blackberry, with excellent salinity. Weightless and elegant, with a soft tannic spice. The finish is juicy and well-structured...a fantastic btl of Syrah.
Aug 8th, 2020
2008 vintage. Smokey, slightly vegetal / green black fruits, musty, medicinal edge. On the palate, medium bodied, white pepper and vegetal / herbal notes. Tannins are a little green for me. Decent length. Not totally convinced given the great line up of competitor wines tonight.
2008 vintage. Smokey, slightly vegetal / green black fruits, musty, medicinal edge. On the palate, medium bodied, white pepper and vegetal / herbal notes. Tannins are a little green for me. Decent length. Not totally convinced given the great line up of competitor wines tonight.
Jun 22nd, 2015
Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
