explosive wine that is sure to deliver considerable intrigue and pleasure over the next 10-15 years or so

5 ha parcel of 45+ year old vines

the copious dry extract should permit this to be enjoyed after only 5-ish or so years of cellaring

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Faurie, Hermitage Bessard Meal other_regions explosive wine that is sureInky ruby. Suave, mineral and spice accented aromas of blackberry, cherry and pungent flowers show superb clarity and energetic lift. Sappy and penetrating on the palate, displaying concentrated, sharply defined black blue fruit, violet pastille and spicecake flavors that become livelier as the wine opens up. Finishes extremely long and mineral, with intense, spicy thrust, a hint of cracked pepper and youthfully chewy tannins. (red capsule) Josh