Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes 2009 Delas

Professionele reviews

Robert Parker (96)

One of the top wines in this portfolio is the 2009 Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes. Aged in 50% new oak, it exhibits abundant aromas of creme de cassis as well as hints of acacia flowers, crushed rocks and graphite along with massive concentration, full body, a dense style, a boatload of tannin and enormous extract. It requires a decade of cellaring and should drink well for 50-60 years thereafter. Jacques Granges thinks this is the finest example of this cuvee he has yet made. I can't think of any reason to disagree.

Winespectator (93)

Ripe and flashy, with lots of roasted fig, plum and blackberry fruit, though it's held in check for now by muscular ganache, maduro tobacco and freshly roasted espresso notes. Very grippy on the finish, but fine acidity is buried deep, boding well for the cellar.

BOW (8.25)