Marc Sorrel, Hermitage other_regions This is also still very

This is also still very much on the way up and while the excellent level of dry extract would allow this to be enjoyed now

crisp acidity and fine precision toward the finish

This Sassicaia roars in terms of bouquet

(100% from Aloxe fruit in Le Charlemagne)

I like the power and punch but the hint of herbaceousness is a potential concern

Marc Sorrel, Hermitage other_regions This is also still veryPeppery and meaty notes combine with ripe cherries and cassis on the nose of the 2017 Hermitage. It's medium to full bodied, possessing a certain tension between the fruit, the crisp acids and the firm tannins. There's more austerity to this wine than in most vintages, and it shows some dusty tannins on the finish.