A blend of fruit from the lieux-dits Les Bessards, Le Sabot and L’Ermite, this 2019 draws together a picture of the Hermitage hill in all its grandeur and complexity. At its center, it’s bright and juicy, filled with ripe berry flavors; around the edges, it’s stony and firm, with herbal notes that accent its cool reserve. It shows some vanilla and spice tones from its time in oak (a mix of new and barrels) but the fruit handles it well, absorbing it into a warm, rich density of flavor. This should age well for 20 years or more.

"The wine has a deep, dark purple color and tone. Its aroma is pure, presenting a delicate combination of intensity and ripeness, accompanied by stony notes, raw meat, pepper, bay leaf, and layers of rich, dark fruit and cassis. On the palate, the wine is thick and concentrated, displaying a youthful texture that is refined with fine-grained and polished tannins. It maintains a vibrant freshness beneath the powerful dark fruit flavors, featuring subtle peppery and meaty qualities. The finish is very long and muscular.