This is more concentrated than usual and should drink well on the younger side if that’s your preference but also age well too

There is excellent volume to the relatively powerful larger-scaled flavors that retain good refinement and particularly so on the lingering and beautifully balanced finale

The aromas accelerate slowly and grow evenly in power and intensity after a few quick swirls of the glass

which makes it accessible even today

They used 80% new barrels

Marc Sorrel, Hermitage Blanc Vintage:2012 This is more concentrated thanThe 2009 Hermitage Blanc exhibits notes of acacia flowers, honeysuckle, white peach, quince and white currants. Medium bodied with good acidity, at present it is not performing any better than the more forward 2009 Crozes Hermitage Blanc.