spice and pear

floral and ample spice and earth nuances

The classic minerality and refinement of a fine Embazées are present though and there is plenty of verve and flavor impact on the linear and citrus-infused finish

It has a much more sumptuous bouquet compared to the 2010

yet it feels light and has that somewhat contradictory powerful elegance

Les Vins de Vienne, Hermitage Chirats Saint Christophe other_regions_australia spice and pearVivid ruby. Blackberry, cassis, cola and vanilla on the nose and in the mouth. Broad and seamless, offering intense, focused dark fruit preserve flavors that pick up a spicy quality with air. Smoke and licorice note carry through a long, sappy, gently tannic finish. This wine is surprisingly approachable but has the depth to suggest that it will age nicely as well. Josh Raynolds