2015 Hermitage AOC Les Rocoules, Rhône, France

Quite firm, slightly nutty and dried herbaceous nose, with restrained citrus and kernel aromas, a hint of tobacco, floral and mineral notes. Ripe, firm, slightly creamy fruit with nutty and delicate yeasty notes, hint of caramel, hint of butter and dried vegetal notes, good persistence on the palate, very elegant acidity, touch of tannin, full-bodied and warm, light tobacco and earthy notes Hints, in the background also salt, still hardly developed, very good, slightly warm, spicy and creamy finish with tart mineral notes. Must mature.

Best to drink: Mitte 2019 bis 2025+. What our ratings mean