plum and flinty mineral aromas and flavors are very clean and vibrant

It has a much more sumptuous bouquet compared to the 2010

yet it feels light and has that somewhat contradictory powerful elegance

The classic minerality and refinement of a fine Embazées are present though and there is plenty of verve and flavor impact on the linear and citrus-infused finish

spice and pear

Les Vins de Vienne, Hermitage Chirats Saint Christophe other_regions_australia plum and flinty mineral aromasVivid 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