Lot 431
CHÂTEAU HOSANNA 2011 (2) 93 WA
CHÂTEAU HOSANNA 2012 (2) 97 WA
CHÂTEAU LE BON PASTEUR 2010 (2) 95 WA
Lot 431 Details
CHÂTEAU HOSANNA 2011 (2)
Pomerol.
WA 93
CHÂTEAU HOSANNA 2012 (2)
Pomerol.
Close to perfection, this extraordinary blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc seems to have hit all the high notes in 2012. Inky ruby/purple with stunning concentration, a multidimensional mouthfeel, skyscraper-like texture and fabulous purity of blue, red and black fruits, this is a tour de force from this estate owned by Christian Moueix. The potential complexity and sheer compelling quality of Hosanna is amazing. Aromatically, this may be the most profound wine of the vintage. Drink it over the next 15-20 years. April 2015 Drink: 2015-2035 WA 97
CHÂTEAU LE BON PASTEUR 2010 (2)
Pomerol.
u. 2 x bn.
A fleshy, full-throttle wine with lots of mocha, kirsch, mulberry, and plum, their 2010 displays a smorgasbord of aromas, a full-bodied mouthfeel, terrific purity, density and even a hint of lead pencil shavings and subtle toasty oak. If you want to understand the genius of the Rollands, there is no better example than looking at their own wine from this property in Pomerol. The tannins are present, but not that significant, thus I tend to think the wine will come into its own in 4-5 years and last for 20 or more. February 2013 Drink: 2017-2035 WA 95