1964 Gaston Hochar
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Blend of two local varieties, Merwah and Obeideh. Both varieties are partly fermented in oak barriques where they mature for a further nine months. They are then blended, bottled and aged for a further four years before release. 25% new barriques each year. Pronounced nose of caramel, candied fruit, pineapple and floral perfume. Dry, full bodied and pronounced. Complex with aromas of beetroot, banana, pineapple, pear. Remarkably fresh on palate with piercing acidity and long finish. (LG)
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Bartholomew Broadbent
Jancis Robinson MW
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Mature rim but not for its age: still tons of vibrant life in its red colour. Very little sign of ageing. Nose is very big, more like a mature Châteauneuf-du-Pape or other big, structured Rhône wine. Very concentrated and deep with autumnal bonfire ash. Spectacularly good, huge on the palate: damp decaying leaves; great acidity; volatility balanced by brown sugar flavours; delicious, sweet, long on the finish. Hardly any age. A great classic wine.
About the producer
In the 30 years following Serge Hochar’s decoration as Decanter magazine’s "Man of the Year" in 1984, his wine became legendary.