an incisive spine of acidity and a long

This too may lengthen out but today it seems a bit clipped and compact

this wine totally resets the benchmark for 100 points

supple textures

It has a much more sumptuous bouquet compared to the 2010

Les Vins de Vienne, Hermitage Chirats Saint Christophe other_regions_australia an incisive spine of acidityVivid ruby. Blackberry, cassis, cola and vanilla on the nose and in the mouth. Broad and seamless, offering intense, focused dark fruit preserve flavors that pick up a spicy quality with air. Smoke and licorice note carry through a long, sappy, gently tannic finish. This wine is surprisingly approachable but has the depth to suggest that it will age nicely as well. Josh Raynolds