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James Suckling
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The 2009 Hosanna has a ripe, decadent, sumptuous bouquet with glossy black cherry and blueberry aromas, becoming quite floral in the glass. The palate is sweet and candied on the entry but I find the oak a little too conspicuous in this bottle, quite toasty in style with woody tannins on the finish. Other bottles have shown far far better than this one. Tasted at BI Wines & Spirits' Ten Year On tasting.
Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2009 Hosanna has a dark-fruited, broody nose of stewed black plums, blackberry preserves and blackcurrant cordial with touches of pencil lead, bay leaves, beef drippings and fungi. Full-bodied with a firm, chewy frame, the palate gives loads of savory/earthy layers and a ferrous finish.
Very dense blackish ruby. Seems dangerously low in acidity, even a little volatile. Broad and velvety in texture and with black-fruit compote on the palate but perhaps a bit too sweet to refresh my palate. Blackcurrant gums? (JR)
About the producer
Château Hosanna is a relatively young wine label in Pomerol, but one with some of the richest heritage in the entire region. It couldn’t be better situated with Château Lafleur to the north, Vieux Château Certan to the south and flanked on either side by Pétrus and Château Lafleur-Pétrus.