Singed mesquite, tea and incense notes lead the way, backed by a solid core of ripe plum paste and black currant pate de fruit flavors. The tightly focused finish offers ample toast, but this has more than enough fruit, along with a mouthwatering tobacco detail at the very end. Best from 2024 through 2036. 5,800 cases made, 250 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Northern Rh?ne / Hermitage Select to Add

This has lush layers of fig, boysenberry and raspberry compote coursing along, inlaid with ample bramble and graphite notes for grip, picking up additional violet, anise and black tea details through the finish. Exhibits pleasant live-wire acidity underneath. Best from 2019 through 2029. 5,800 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Northern Rh?ne / Hermitage Select to Add