Sadly available only in tiny allocations, and a perennial favorite of the Majestic team, Hosanna has as usual created a wine at the top of the Pomerol league. Some richness on the nose, backed by a vivid purple colour in the glass, balanced acidity and low but ripe tannins. Will drink relatively young, from 2012-2020 16.4 points (out of 20)
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En Primeur wines are still in barrel at the châteaux and are sold as ‘futures’ up to two years in advance of delivery. The price includes delivery in-bond to a dedicated storage account. Before your wine arrives in the UK you will have the option to specify duty-paid delivery to an address of your choice, but you will need to pay a release fee to cover duty, VAT and handling at the prevailing rates.
- Origin:
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France
- Closure:
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Natural Cork
- Style:
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Medium-bodied reds
- Varieties:
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Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Estimated delivery: Summer 2010
Estimated release cost: £73.00
"Unusually rich nose for a 2007. Almost New World ripeness on the nose - and very deep colour. Mouthfilling fruit. Almost verging on dried fruit/curranty - most unusual for 2007. The fruit really seems to have ripened well here. Some may want just a tad more acidity...! But it's certainly impressive. 17 points (out of 20)."
Jancis Robinson,
www.jancisrobinson.com
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"Aromas of minerals and flowers follow through to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a medium-long finish. Shows good ripeness and concentration for the vintage 88-91 points."
James Suckling,
Wine Spectator
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