2019 Ferraton Ermitage Les Dionnieres Rouge

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Jeb Dunnuck

The 2019 Les Dionnières comes from the more limestone soils on the eastern side of Hermitage and sees mostly used barrels, as the percentage of new oak here has dwindled over the past few years. This dense purple-hued effort has a terrific, already complex bouquet of blueberries, black cherries, herbes de Provence, candied violets, spice, and incense. With full-bodied richness and depth on the palate, it has a ripe, sexy, opulent style, yet underneath all its baby fat, it shows finely polished tannins, wonderful purity, and the class to evolve for two decades.

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Wine Spectator

Brimming with fruit-dark currant, fig and blackberry-but also restrained, with sleek structure, seamlessly inlaid violet, anise and black tea notes as well as a long, refined finish that lets the fruit drip slowly through a loam and ganache filter. (JM)

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Wine Advocate

Scents of crushed stone, licorice and black cherries appear on the nose of the 2019 Ermitage Les Dionnières. Joined by hints of cedar and vanilla, this is a full-bodied, concentrated effort that deserves some time in the cellar to round into form, as the lengthy finish delivers plenty of ripe but dusty tannins. (JC)