2014 Hermitage Blanc Rocoules

Light yellow-gold. Powerful scents of peach, pear nectar and Meyer lemon pick up honey and smoky mineral nuances as the wine opens up. Broad and fleshy but energetic on the palate, offering concentrated, mineral-laced orchard and pit fruit flavors and a suggestion of bitter citrus pith. Smooth and expansive on the seamless, persistent finish, which leaves behind honey and dried pear notes.