Paul Jaboulet Aine, Hermitage Chevalier Sterimberg other_regions_australia but in 2000 the fruit

but in 2000 the fruit has enough intensity to nearly cover the tannins

the comparison between the 2009

The elegance continues onto the sleekly muscular middle weight flavors that also exude evident minerality on the moderately austere finale that offers both very fine depth and length

(from 60+ year old vines and the vineyard is a whopping 4 ha monopole within Perrières)

There is a nose of floral-based reduction which is what the French call “bourgeon de cassis”

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Hermitage Chevalier Sterimberg other_regions_australia but in 2000 the fruitHas a mix of candied citrus peel, floral, lanolin and fig flavors, with a nicely firm finish. Long and tight, with the citrus and floral notes holding the fruit at bay for now. Needs time to unwind. Best from 2008 through 2013. 25 cases imported. JM