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$585.00
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RP 98
WS 97
IWC 94
France
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Rhone
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Hermitage/Crozes-Hermitage
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List $760.00
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98 points Robert Parker: "There are nearly 1,000 cases of the 2006 Ermitage l’Ermite, another candidate for perfection in a few years. It boasts an inky/ruby/purple color as well as a stunning bouquet reminiscent of a grand cru Musigny from Burgundy. Spring flower, crushed rock, black raspberry, and black currant scents dominate the aromatics of this incredibly pure, full-bodied wine. With laser-like precision and enormous extract and concentration, it comes across as remarkably elegant and fresh with crystal clear focus. A beautiful tour de force from the decomposed granitic soils of this site on the top of the Hermitage mountain, this amazing wine requires a decade of cellaring, and should last for 35 years. (Apr 2009)"
97 points Wine Spectator: "[$380/750ml list] This Northern Rhône red is tightly wound, but also supersleek and racy, with a terrific beam of blackberry and raspberry ganache pushed by graphite, iron and violet notes. Long and extremely precise, with a terrific mouthwatering undertow. Best from 2010 through 2026. 955 cases made. (6/15/09)"
94 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Full ruby. A roomfilling bouquet of fresh red and dark berry scents, along with smoked meat, violet, incense and minerals. Wonderfully fresh in the mouth, with vibrant raspberry and black cherry flavors. Gentle tannins rein in the expansive fruit without standing in its way. The finish is all about fruit, with late-arriving notes of black olive and smoky minerals. Extremely sexy now but balanced to age." Organic/biodynamic since 1991 (certified by Biodyvin/Demeter).
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$189.95
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WA 97
IWC 94
JS 93
Italy
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Piedmont
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Barolo
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6
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97 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2006 Barolo Riserva Rocche dell’Annunziata is compelling in its open-knit, floral bouquet of freshly cut roses, cherries and raspberries. Sweet, round and perfumed, the wine possesses an appealing combination of elegance wedded to power. Layers of inner perfume continue to develop in the glass, showcasing the unique qualities of one of Piedmont’s top sites. This is an immensely promising Barolo from Scavino with several decades of fine drinking ahead. Today the 2006 comes across as more muscular than the decidedly refined 2004. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2031. (Feb 2010)"
94 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Dark red. Dark fruits, violet, licorice and menthol on the tight nose. Very deep and powerfully structured, with a youthful toughness to the flavors of black cherry, violet and mint. Drier and much more backward than the 2005 version, finishing with granular, mouthclenching tannins and superb length. This will need another decade in the cellar. Will it ever offer the aromatic complexity of the 2005? (Oct/Nov 2011)"
93 points James Suckling: "Aromas of plums and blackberries with hints of tar. Full body, with chewy tannins and lots going on. Lots of wood tannins too. This is a big wine that needs time to soften but it’s all there. Slightly hard tannins of 2006. Better in 2015. (7/19/12)"
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