the wine concludes with elevated alcohol on the finish that continues to offer up flavors of Chambord with sweet oak tones of cinnamon and nutmeg over the elongated finish

the 2010 is the greatest Vigna del Sorbo ever made

minty cocoa nuance that builds with aeration

A slightly riper and more elegant nose presents notes of red currant

I suspect one will emerge from the different lots of Les Bessards that I tasted as 2009 is certainly a year where enough wine can be culled out for the Cathelin without sacrificing the monumental quality of the regular Hermitage

Destieux Vintage:2009 the wine concludes with elevatedOpulent, round, ripe fruits, licorice, dark cocoa, black cherry liqueur and fig notes are all over the place, on your palate and in the perfume. This is drinking about as well as it's going to get.