Yann Chave, Hermitage Vintage:2010 firmish but well integrated tannins

firmish but well integrated tannins and minerally freshness

finishing long and energetic

cool and restrained with its airy array of red currant

There is a distinct sense of restraint to the moderately austere

dark cherry and an array of floral elements

Yann Chave, Hermitage Vintage:2010 firmish but well integrated tanninsIntense butcher's shop aromas, with smoked meat and a touch of VA. Powerful but not overly full in the mouth, the tannins are still chiselled and serrated. Piercing acidity runs through it to a very long, powerful finish. It's ready now, but will age with real interest. Really fabulous, growling and energetic an Hermitage in wolf's clothing.