Description
100% Syrah. Bessards is regarded as one of the finest plots on the entire hill of Hermitage. A deep, strong wine that greatly repays cellaring.
"Very appealing nose with ripe fresh blackberry and graphite notes. A floral note to the structured, chewy and vibrant palate, firm tannins are well integrated to the ripe and fleshy sweet fruit core. A chalky feel alongside a long salty liquorice-infused finish." - 18+ Points, Alistair Cooper MW, JancisRobinson.com
"Remarkable tannic finesse is immediately apparent, teamed with great freshness, good acidity and deep concentration.There is a great sense of focus and direction and this has that Bessards salinity and straightness. Sweet fruit flavours combine with shoe polish, juniper, sloe, and damson juice. Incredible finesse and seamless character. 3,900 bottles made. Their oldest parcel of lieu-dit Les Bessards, fermented in concrete, then aged for 12 months in new and one-year-old barrels." - 98 Points, Decanter
