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90-92 VM. "(90% Marsanne with 10% Roussanne) Vivid gold. Deeper and more pungent on the nose than the basic Hermitage blanc, displaying a complex bouquet of pit fruits, herbs and smoky minerals, along with a hint of candied flowers. Refreshingly bitter peach pit and pear skin flavors gain sweetness with air and pick up a zesty mineral quality. The finish is spicy, focused and sappy, leaving behind notes of anise and botanical herbs." Vinous, Jan 2010 |