2013 Hermitage
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(made with all whole clusters; aged for 18 months in oak casks, 20% of them new): Bright purple. Assertively perfumed aromas of cassis, candied licorice and incense, and a sexy floral pastille note that builds in the glass. Sappy, sweet and broad on entry, then tighter in the mid-palate, offering vibrant black and blue fruit and bitter chocolate flavors and suggestion of fruitcake. Finishes with suave floral character, slow-building tannins and excellent persistence.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2013 Hermitage comes from the Maison Blanche, Beaumes and Peleat lieux-dits. It was raised all in barrel (20% new) and has a classic feel to its medium to full-body, juicy acidity and firm tannin. Giving up lots of peppery herbs, crushed rock and assorted cassis and blackberry fruit, it has outstanding potential, but will require short-term cellaring.
Very dark crimson. Tense, savoury nose. Lovely fluid expression of Hermitage. More open than many but with refined tannins. (JR)
The 2013 Hermitage comes from the Maison Blanche, Beaumes and Peleat lieux-dits. It was raised all in barrel (20% new) and has a classic feel to its medium to full-body, juicy acidity and firm tannin. Giving up lots of peppery herbs, crushed rock and assorted cassis and blackberry fruit, it has outstanding potential, but will require short-term cellaring. Dec 2014, www.robertparker.com