Les Vins de Vienne, Hermitage Chirats Saint Christophe other_regions recently telling me he had

recently telling me he had to end the contract with a grower of a fabulous vineyard of ancient vines this year because the grower simply refused to follow his instructions

classy and should age beautifully

but site- and vintage-typical suggestions of baked apple and vanilla were clearly in evidence

A somewhat rustic leathery element currently dominates underlying fruit

Les Vins de Vienne, Hermitage Chirats Saint Christophe other_regions recently telling me he hadVivid 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