Soil type: limestone clay and silt soil. Sandy gravel.
Grape variety: 100% Syrah.
Average age of vines: 30 years
Winemaking: Temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation. 4 weeks maceration in vats.
Aging: 36 months in oak barrels. 50% new.
Average yield: 35 Hl/ Hectare.
Average annual production: About 35,000 bottles.
Tasting
Eye : Deep ruby red with violet tints.
Nose : Spices, red berries and delicate oak aromas.
Palate : A powerful and tannic wine. Aromas of blackcurrant buds and vanilla. Licorice and spicy finish.
Overall : A racy and seductive wine. A perfect wine for putting down.
The 2018 Hermitage has similarities to the 2016 yet with a touch more mid-palate oomph. Notes of cassis, smoked game, vanilla, and a touch of minerality all emerge from the glass, and it's a full-bodied, silky, sexy wine that shows the purity of the vintage. It could be a real superstar and drink well above its price point.
Guigal's 2018s from Hermitage look terrific at this early stage of their development. The 2018 Hermitage features alluring scents of violets, crushed stone and cassis. Alongside those chiseled aromas, the wine is full-bodied and expansive, with a creamy mouthfeel and plenty of power. It finishes long, framed by fine-grained tannins and a lingering raspberry note. Impressive.
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