M. Chapoutier – Chante-Alouette 2014 – Hermitage

M. Chapoutier – Chante-Alouette 2014 – Hermitage

The nose is complex and elegant. It reveals notes of quince associated with a touch of beeswax, physalis as well as a hint of sweet spices and flowers (acacia flowers and honeysuckle). The palate is fruity, relatively gourmand, relatively fat and offers of a nice volume, suavity, a good structure and a nice fresh frame….

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E. Guigal 2012 – Hermitage

E. Guigal 2012 – Hermitage

(95% Marsanne, 5% Roussanne) The nose is fruity, delicious and relatively elegant. It reveals notes of small yellow fruit and pear combined with notes of flowers and a discreet touch of honey. The palate is fruity, relatively depth and offers minerality, a good structure, freshness and a fresh / mineral frame. On the palate this…

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Delas – Domaine des Tourettes 2014 – Hermitage

Delas – Domaine des Tourettes 2014 – Hermitage

The nose is fruity, gourmand and relatively elegant. It reveals notes of candied citrus and small notes of flowers associated with a hint of mirabelle plum, marmalade and a discreet hint of oak / wood. The palate is fruity, elegant, concentrated, mineral, well-balanced, harmonious and offers a good structure, a fresh frame and a beautiful…

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Paul Jaboulet Aîné – La Chapelle – Hermitage 2007

Paul Jaboulet Aîné – La Chapelle – Hermitage 2007

The nose shows notes of black fruits and spices along with some woody notes. The palate is fine, elegant, round, long and offers silky tannins. It expresses notes of black fruits (including prunes, blackberry, cherry) associated with red fruits (raspberry in particular) and some spices (such as mocha, pepper, cinnamon). Also minerality on the palate….

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M. Chapoutier – De l’Orée – Ermitage 2008

M. Chapoutier – De l’Orée – Ermitage 2008

A wine with fruity (white fruits, orange zest and lemon), flowers (including acacia), honey and spices. They are associated with notes of hazelnut, timber and small brioche keys. The palate is elegant, fine, powerful, mineral and quite smooth. A complex wine that exhibits a nice finesse. The finish is long and fresh.

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