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

This too may lengthen out but today it seems a bit clipped and compact

petrol and wet stone-scented nose

an incisive spine of acidity and a long

supple textures

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