Wine Reviews

An elegant, beautifully perfumed style, with the high-toned, leaner character of the vintage. Snappy red licorice, cherry and apple wood smoke are dusted in white pepper. Tannins are well-polished, showing modest grip through the lengthy finish. It will be interesting to see this evolve with time in bottle.

Medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, it has a fleshy, dense core of fruit and velvety yet abundant tannins, finishing with a charming, youthful and long finish. Fleshier and deeper than many Hermitage wines due to clay soils without granite influence, this is an enveloping and stunning Hermitage.

The 2022 Hermitage La Maison Bleue radiates marked intensity on its aromatic profile, mingling graphite, black cherry, blackberry, dried violet and cedar notes with a flicker of licorice. Hitting the medium- to full-bodied palate with lovely elegance…

Such a wide spectrum of black and red berries with grilled rosemary and smoke complexity. The ample fine-grained tannins build impressively in the finish, and they need some time to completely harmonize, but they are wrapped in enough richness to already be exciting.

A seriously crafted, well-driven and lively white made mostly from marsanne. Dried lemons, wild herbs, quince peel and sweet spices dominate on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Lively and vibrant with a laser-focused mid-palate. Tense and vivid with a chiseled finish.