(Delas Hermitage Bessards) #1; COLOR-dark; NOSE-gorgeous; beautiful olive oil; gorgeous plum; hazel nut; caramel & butterscotch w/ whipped cream; beautiful berries (from cassis to raspberries); so much complexity; TASTE-black pepper; razor sharp dark intense red berry tannins on the back-end; explosive & rich; a Sir Mix-a-Lot of vanilla/raspberry/strawberry; gorgeous, completely coats my palate; this wine is Tremendous; an unparalleled sour cherry component; very special wine; RP-94; GV-95+
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By Josh Raynolds
(Delas Freres Hermitage Les Bessards) Login and sign up and see review text.January/February 2006, IWC Issue #124, (See more on Vinous...)