Château Hosanna, Pomerol, 2001

Name: Château Hosanna, Pomerol
Brand: Château Hosanna
Price: 1483.07 GBP

Available Vintages

all 2001 2003 2005 2008 2020 2022 2023

justerini & brooks tasting note

Though a touch muted on the nose, this wine possesses a fine density of ripe fruits on the palate, exhibiting black cassis and bramble. Well structured and quite brooding. There is plenty in this wine. Will need cellaring in the best tradition of Christain Moeuix wines.

critic reviews

89/100Neal Martin,Vinous

The 2001 Hosanna was the third vintage of this cuvée, and I was rather tepid in my reaction upon release. Now, after 20 years (has it really been that long?), I am still not convinced. It has a herbaceous nose, indicating that maybe some fruit did not reach phenolic ripeness. It certainly pales against some of the marvels coming from Hosanna in recent years. The palate is medium-bodied with aggressive tannins, very ferrous, and a little lean on the midpalate. A dryness on the finish suggests that bottles ought to be consumed in the near future.

DRINKING WINDOW 2021 - 2028

date of review 09/2021

93/100Robert Parker,Robert Parker Wine Advocate

A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, this is the Cheval Blanc of Pomerol. A wine of admirable complexity, elegance, and purity, it possesses a deep ruby/purple color as well as wonderful notes of blueberries, mint, acacia flowers, espresso, and white chocolate. Opulent, rich, and pure, with a seamless integration of acidity, tannin, and wood, it is a beautiful offering that is not far off the pace of the exceptional 2000. Sadly, there are only about 1,000 cases of this offering produced from the finest parcels of old vines carved from the vineyard previously known as Certan-Giraud. Kudos to proprietor Christian Moueix. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2014.

DRINKING WINDOW 2006 - 2014

date of review 06/2004