• JD 97
    • VN 95
    • JS 94
    jebdunnuck.com, 97 points

    (95-97 points) An incredibly consistent wine, you can never go wrong with the Domaine des Tourettes release from Delas. Inky hued, with a great nose of pure cassis, crushed rocks, camphor, new leather, and hints of bacon...

    Reg: $109.94 $99.94
    24+ in Pre-Arrival
    • VN 95
    • WA 95
    • JD 93
    Vinous, 95 points

    Inky violet color. Heady, smoke- and spice-tinged cherry, blueberry, peony and incense aromas show excellent clarity; mineral and cured meat notes build with aeration. Juicy and energetic, especially in the context of the...

    Reg: $74.94 $59.94
    24+ in stock
    • JD 99
    • DC 98
    • VN 97
    jebdunnuck.com, 99 points

    My favorite release from this estate is consistently their Les Bessards Hermitage, and their 2019 is no exception. Coming from the western part and pure broken granite soils on the west side of this magical hill, it...

    Reg: $249.94 $219.94
    24+ in Pre-Arrival
    • VN 98
    • JS 97
    • JD 95
    Vinous, 98 points

    (VN 96-98 points) Glass-staining purple. Assertively perfumed cassis, cherry liqueur, fruitcake and floral aromas take on espresso, olive and smoky bacon accents with aeration. Juicy, chewy and energetic on the palate...

    Reg: $209.94 $179.94
    24+ in stock
    • JD 98
    • VN 98
    • WA 97
    jebdunnuck.com, 98 points

    Last of the 2018s, the 2018 Hermitage Ex Voto shows a riper, more sunny profile and has a killer nose of ripe blackberries, cassis, spice, game, woodsmoke, and bacon fat. The tannins from Hermitage always have a different...

    Reg: $425.00 $375.00
    6 in Pre-Arrival
    • VN 95
    • JS 94
    • WA 94
    Vinous, 95 points

    (VN 93-95 points) Full, bright-rimmed violet. Highly fragrant cherry and black raspberry scents, along with suggestions of pipe tobacco, olive, peony and baking spices. Juicy and energetic in the mouth, offering...

    Reg: $69.94 $59.94
    24+ in stock
    • JD 97
    • W&S 96
    • WA 95
    jebdunnuck.com, 97 points

    While no red Ex Voto was made in 2016, the 2016 Ermitage Ex Voto Blanc is brilliant, offering classic, powerful notes of Asian spices, toasted bread, acacia flowers, and crushed rocks as well as tons of quince and stone...

    Reg: $249.94 $174.94
    9 in Pre-Arrival
    • JS 94
    • JD 91
    • WA 90
    jamessuckling.com, 94 points

    Jasmine, white peaches, apricots, bananas, crushed stones, almonds and lemon pith on the nose. Shells too. It’s medium- to full-bodied with a fresh, vibrant palate. Firm and mineral. From organically grown grapes. Try...

    Reg: $79.94 $69.94
    6 in stock
    • VN 98
    • JD 98
    • WA 97
    Vinous, 98 points

    (VN 96-98 points) Opaque magenta. Displays an array of fresh red and dark fruit, floral and spice qualities on the intensely perfumed nose, along with building mineral and succulent herb notes. Vibrant and silky in...

    Reg: $174.94 $144.94
    10 in stock
    • JS 100
    • JD 100
    • VN 99
    jamessuckling.com, 100 points

    If you ever wondered why Hermitage had such a special reputation then you need to taste this towering masterpiece of this appellation. Spectacular mountain freshness as well as enormous concentration and underplayed...

    Reg: $425.00 $345.00
    2 in stock
    • WA 98
    • WE 97
    • JD 97
    Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 98 points

    Boasting classic Les Bessards notes of sun-warmed cassis and crushed stone, the 2018 Hermitage Les Bessards has turned out to be a magnificent wine—a close rival to the potentially perfect 2015. Full-bodied and velvety...

    Reg: $199.94 $179.94
    12 in Pre-Arrival
    • JD 100
    • JS 98
    • WA 98
    jebdunnuck.com, 100 points

    The star of the show as well as one of the wines of this great vintage, the 2019 Ermitage Le Pavillon comes all from broken granite soils of the Bessards lieu-dit and was all destemmed, vinified in concrete tanks, and...

    Reg: $395.00 $309.00
    2 in stock
    • JS 100
    • WA 100
    • DC 99
    jamessuckling.com, 100 points

    Incredibly dense elderberry fruit with raw-meat, smoked-bacon, balsamic-vinegar, mushroom and tar aromas. But there are plenty of other nuances in this astonishing Hermitage! Gigantic fine tannins support the wide-screen...

    Reg: $475.00 $375.00
    2 in stock
    • JS 94
    • JD 91
    • WA 91
    jamessuckling.com, 94 points

    Fresh apricot, pear blossom, lemon verbena, crushed flint, cream and sandalwood on the nose. Full-bodied, yet elegant and fresh, with vibrant acidity and a supple, seamless palate. Mineral, textured finish. From...

    Reg: $219.94 $199.94
    14 in stock
    • WA 100
    • WS 97
    • JR 95
    Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 100 points

    The wine of the vintage (and I’ll include all the wines of the northern Rhône, red and white in that grouping) is the 2014 Ermitage l’Ermite Blanc. Always made from 100% Marsanne that comes from the granite soils of the...

    Reg: $595.00 $495.00
    2 in stock
    • JL 99
    • JD 98
    • WA 96
    TheWineCellarInsider.com, 99 points

    Powerful aromatics packed with blackberry and black cherry liqueur, crushed stone, smoke, licorice, coffee, crème de cassis and vanilla get your attention. This thick, viscous, flamboyant wine is a head turner. Silky...

    Reg: $349.00 $279.94
    4 in Pre-Arrival
    • JD 100
    • WS 96
    • WA 95
    jebdunnuck.com, 100 points

    The 2015 Hermitage Ex Voto Blanc is certainly in the same league as the 2009 and 2010, and it’s going to be interesting to compare these vintages over the coming 2-3+ decades. The 2015 has all the hallmarks of a great...

    Reg: $234.94 $179.94
    4 in Pre-Arrival
    • JL 95
    • WA 94
    TheWineCellarInsider.com, 95 points

    Just a super wine, inky, dark in color, the wine meshes a mountain of tannin with a wave of earthy, stony, crisp, ripe, juicy fruit. Here, the tannins are ripe, but they strong, so you need to wait on this baby for at...

    Reg: $289.94 $239.94
    2 in stock
    • JD 98
    • WA 98
    • JS 96
    jebdunnuck.com, 98 points

    The 2018 Hermitage La Chapelle is a monster of a wine that brings tons of richness and depth while staying light on its feet and balanced. Lots of ripe red and blue fruits as well as flowers, smoked meat, licorice, and...

    Reg: $199.94 $169.94
    1 in stock
    • JD 98
    • JS 98
    • VN 97
    jebdunnuck.com, 98 points

    The inky hued 2019 Ermitage Le Méal offers up a classic, kaleidoscope-like bouquet of red and black fruits, smoked meats, crushed stone, spice, and burning embers. Full-bodied, ripe, and opulent, it has a wonderful sense...

    Reg: $299.94 $229.94
    2 in stock
    • JD 100
    • WA 100
    • JL 98
    jebdunnuck.com, 100 points

    Pure perfection in Syrah, the 2012 Ermitage Le Pavillon comes from the pure granite soils of the Les Bessards lieu-dit and was brought up in around 30-35% new demi-muids. This blockbuster yet magical wine offers...

    Reg: $399.00 $309.00
    1 in stock
    6 in Pre-Arrival
    • JD 98
    • WA 98
    • VN 96
    jebdunnuck.com, 98 points

    (98+ points) Coming all from the pure granite soils of the Bessards lieu-dit, on the western side of Hermitage, the 2018 Ermitage Le Pavillon is 100% Syrah that was all destemmed and aged 18 months in just 15% new French...

    Reg: $395.00 $325.00
    1 in stock
    • WA 100
    • JD 98
    • VN 97
    Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 100 points

    (98 - 100 points) As usual, Chapoutier's 2018 Ermitage l'Ermite is a standout among standouts. Crushed stone, blueberries, even a touch of herb feature on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is cool and crunchy but...

    Reg: $445.00 $339.00
    5 in Pre-Arrival
    • JD 98
    • WS 97
    • DC 97
    jebdunnuck.com, 98 points

    (98+ points) On another level, the 2019 Ermitage Ex Voto Blanc is more reductive and tight, with a brilliant, concentrated, full-bodied, layered profile on the palate. White currants, quinces, scorched earth, and...

    Reg: $239.94 $219.94
    12 in Pre-Arrival
    • WA 96
    • JS 96
    • WS 96
    Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 96 points

    (96+) The 2012 Hermitage Ex Voto (which I suspect won’t be produced again until 2015) was bottled in January of this year and it’s a big, voluptuous beauty that’s loaded with fruit and texture. Crème de cassis, black...

    Reg: $325.00 $284.94
    12 in Pre-Arrival