The aromas and flavors of blueberries, black olives, black chocolate and minerals are very impressive. It’s full-bodied, layered and powerful. Focused and chewy.
James Suckling (June 2001)Score: 95-96/100
Brooding black fruits on the nose with floral fragrant lift and touch of ginger spice. Rich, rounded and incredibly supple tannins. The texture is very fine and layered providing a real delicate breadth to the wine whilst also having a certain level of opulence. Despite the roundedness of the wine there is a lovely freshness too. Impeccable balance.
FINE+RARE Tasting Note (June 2001)
The strengths of 2019 appear incredibly well suited to Hosanna, which is shaping up to be one of the most compelling wines of the year. Rich and sumptuous to the core, with stunning depth. The 2019 is simply breathtaking. Plum, chocolate, licorice, leather and dark spice all build effortlessly. As always, Hosanna is a Pomerol built on fruit density and volume. About 2/3rds of the property is planted with 60+ year old vines (the oldest in the Moueix stable) that clearly handled the rigors of the summer heat well. The 2019 is big, bold and beautiful. What a wine!
Antonio Galloni, Vinous (January 44000)Score: 96-98/100
The 2019 Hosanna sports a deep garnet-purple color and flamboyant notes of crushed black cherries, black raspberries, fruitcake and boysenberries with hints of allspice, potpourri, tilled soil and wild mushrooms plus a provocative touch of iron ore. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is laden with spiced black fruit layers, textured by beautifully plush tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and earthy.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate (January 44000)Score: 95-97/100
The 2019 Hosanna continues this Pomerol cru's strong run of form. Picked between 20 September and 3 October, it is matured in 50% new oak. It contains a little more Cabernet Franc than previous vintages (31%). It has a divine bouquet, pure and delineated with intoxicating scents of blackberry, raspberry preserve, rose petals, hints of blood orange and a light smear of honey. The palate is beautifully balanced with filigree tannins and perfectly judged acidity. Cabernet Franc contributes an extra dimension to the finish. This might well be the best Hosanna since its inception.
Neal Martin (January 43998)Score: 96-98/100Drink 2025-2055
The nose is a little more reserved and austere but the leafy freshness of the Cabernet Franc is apparent. Lovely texture, the layered fruit fleshing out fine but firm tannins. Definitely has lift and freshness, the finish clean and persistent. Staying power, I would think. (JL)
Jancis Robinson MW (January 43990)Score: 17/20Drink 2028-2044
Coffee bean and violet, I love the balance of austerity and exuberance. The dark berry fruits are plush and expand outwards through the mid palate, the tannins are well brushed and hang around just as you wish them to do. Plenty of ageing potential here.
Decanter (January 43953)Score: 94/100Drink 2025-2040
Bordeaux / France
2025-2055