Bruno Clavelier, Corton Rognet Vintage:2013 the 2009 Ermitage le Meal

the 2009 Ermitage le Meal is as good as Hermitage gets

There is outstanding intensity to the beautifully detailed medium-bodied flavors that possess a beguiling texture thanks to the abundance of sappy dry extract that also buffers the very firm acid spine shaping the saline and relatively powerful finish

There is real structure and presence here a Croft packed full of spicy black fruit with white peppers generously sprinkled over the finish

and it's savory and slick

powerful and persistent finish that is supported by fine tannins

Bruno Clavelier, Corton Rognet Vintage:2013 the 2009 Ermitage le MealThere is excellent aromatic complexity to the nose that reflects of rose petal, lavender, plum, dark currant, warm earth and a hint of leather. The dense and powerful broad shouldered flavors possess plenty of dry extract that largely, if not completely, buffers the exceptionally firm though not hard or even especially rustic tannins shaping the strikingly long finish that displays the same dazzling complexity as the nose. This is excellent but it