Lastly, I always look for older wines in local restaurants during work trips, and I was able to purchase this bottle from Le Mangevins, which is unquestionably one of the top restaurants in the Northern Rhône. Pure...
Lastly, I always look for older wines in local restaurants during work trips, and I was able to purchase this bottle from Le Mangevins, which is unquestionably one of the top restaurants in the Northern Rhône. Pure Hermitage magic, the 2010 Hermitage Les Bessards comes from the western side of Hermitage Hill and pure, gnarly, steep, broken granite soils. It takes time to open up but reveals a vivid ruby hue as well as a gorgeous perfume of red and black fruits, crushed stone, spring flowers, incense, camphor, and burning embers. Full-bodied, dense, concentrated, and powerful, it has thrilling tannins, perfect balance, and a finish that won't quit. A sensational, heavenly, seamless Hermitage, it can be drunk any time over the coming 30 years or more.