At first, caramel, black fruits and marzipan. Then the blackberry and spices took over. Great wine, though felt a little young at this stage. Not massively primary but could age further
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Rhone, lots of it (Chicago, IL): It's not a bottle that is going to blow your mind, but this is a more than solid bottle of Hermitage that I'd be happy to open any time. It's black fruited and powerful, and in general this wine speaks very true to its origins and grape. The ripeness of the vintage is on display here, manifesting itself in the sweet fruit. Fully resolved and ready now.
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it was not expectedly very tight upon opening. Decanted for 4 hours - incredible structure after 27 years- complex fruit dark berries, long lasting finish bold palate , leather and balance throughout
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(Delas Frères Hermitage Marquise de la Tourette) Dark red violet color; lamb jus and charcoal nose; bewitching roasted lamb, smoke, black fruit and pepper palate; medium-plus finish
8/15/2020 - dhtabor Likes this wine: 92 Points
30 years old yet not past it. Well rounded and slightly syrupy. Delightful
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5/18/2020 - dhtabor Likes this wine: 96 Points
Beautiful and well aged. Still has lively fruit, acidity and spiciness. A real treat.
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3/18/2020 - Yassine23 Likes this wine:
At first, caramel, black fruits and marzipan. Then the blackberry and spices took over. Great wine, though felt a little young at this stage. Not massively primary but could age further
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3/10/2019 - acyso wrote: 93 Points
Rhone, lots of it (Chicago, IL): It's not a bottle that is going to blow your mind, but this is a more than solid bottle of Hermitage that I'd be happy to open any time. It's black fruited and powerful, and in general this wine speaks very true to its origins and grape. The ripeness of the vintage is on display here, manifesting itself in the sweet fruit. Fully resolved and ready now.
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4/29/2018 - william perry wrote: 93 Points
it was not expectedly very tight upon opening. Decanted for 4 hours - incredible structure after 27 years- complex fruit dark berries, long lasting finish bold palate , leather and balance throughout
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