(98+ points) Pure cassis, violets, blackberries, burning embers, and an insane amount of minerality define the 2019 Ermitage L’Ermite, a full-bodied, powerful, backward, primordial Hermitage. As usual, it’s more inward...
(98+ points) Pure cassis, violets, blackberries, burning embers, and an insane amount of minerality define the 2019 Ermitage L’Ermite, a full-bodied, powerful, backward, primordial Hermitage. As usual, it’s more inward and reserved compared to the Pavillon, yet it’s a huge wine that has masses of tannins, incredible purity, fine tannins, and a great, great finish.