2017 Hermitage
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The 2017 Hermitage was perhaps the least impressive of the various Tardieu-Laurent bottlings I tried this year, no doubt a reflection of the difficulties in sourcing grapes from this highly sought-after appellation. From the la Pierrelle lieu-dit, it marries cedary oak and baking spices with pretty blueberry shadings in a medium to full-bodied effort that's easygoing and very drinkable, but it lacks the gravitas expected from the appellation.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Altre recensioni e punteggi
Inky ruby. Expressive cherry, blueberry and violet aromas are complemented by hints of exotic spices and smoky minerals. Succulent and broad on the palate, offering deeply concentrated, spice-laced black/blue fruit flavors and a violet pastille quality that builds on the back half. Broad and densely packed, yet lively as well, finishing with sharp delineation, youthful, firm tannins and strong, floral-driven persistence. (all de-stemmed fruit)
Cask sample. Tasted blind. Freshly shaved oak scent on the nose, with compact black fruit and a dense, layered texture with plenty of tannic chew. Meaty notes on the finish, although it is hugely persistent, and perhaps needs time for that to come. Potent and powerful. (RH)
80% Marsanne (over 50 years old), 20% Roussanne (over 40 years old). 24 months in new and one-year-old oak barrels (Allier, Tronçais, Jupille). Deep greenish straw. Interesting savour with structure. Tastes like fruit smashed against a wall. Very juicy and refreshing but with enormous depth. A little honeysuckle, a little herbiness and enormous length. This really builds towards the finish. Suggests there is much more to come. (JR)