Lot 135
DELAS FRÈRES HERMITAGE DOMAINE DES TOURETTES 2009 (6) 98 WA
DOMAINE AUGUSTE CLAPE CORNAS 2009 (2) 97 WA
Lot 135 Details
DELAS FRÈRES HERMITAGE DOMAINE DES TOURETTES 2009 (6)
Rhône.
u. 6 x 1 cm.
A wine that flirts with perfection is the inky and opaque 2009 Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes. Coming from L'Ermite, le Sabot, and Les Bessards, and aged in a combination of new and used French oak barrels, it gives up a heavenly bouquet of crushed rocks, blackberries, leather, wild herbs and earth. Massively concentrated on the palate, with another level of fruit and texture over the 2010, it has brilliant purity, building tannin and a blockbuster finish. There's enough tannin here to warrant hiding in the cellar for 4-5 years, but it should last for 3-4 decades. September 2015 Drink: 2019-2059 WA 98
DOMAINE AUGUSTE CLAPE CORNAS 2009 (2)
Rhône.
u. 2 x 1 cm.
Almost as good, yet in a completely different style, the 2009 Cornas is about as sexy and voluptuous as Cornas gets! Loaded with kirsch, licorice, dried flowers and smoked meat-like aromas and flavors, this awesome 2009 has thrilling concentration, full-bodied richness and knockout length. It has the fruit to impress today, but needs 3-4 years of bottle age and will have over two decades of longevity. August 2014 Drink: 2017-2037 WA 97