Château Hosanna

Château Hosanna, Pomerol, 2003

Name: Château Hosanna, Pomerol
Brand: Château Hosanna
Price: 741.53 GBP

90/100

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2003
6x75cl
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£741.53
2003
6x75cl
DP
£741.53

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

This is only the fifth vintage made under this name from the vineyard formerly known as Certan-Giraud, but it has already stacked up an impressive back catalogue of triumphant successes. Only 10ha of the whole property go into the wine, made up of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, and despite the large investments that have been made both in the winery and vineyard, the Moueix mantra of tradition and purity hold sway. The result in 2003 is stunning: a big, powerful nose introduces intense, sweet, almost minty fruit on the palate, which shows meaty complexity and great overall richness. This is full-bodied Merlot, powerful yet balanced, with a grace that comes from respect of the terroir and the grape. There is good acidity, great purity and clarity of fruit, and a very long finish. Very impressive!

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Critic Reviews

90/100

Stephen Tanzer,

Vinous

Full medium red. Sexy nose offers red raspberry, mocha, truffle and toffee. Sweet, dense and lush in the mouthy, with nicely concentrated flavors of red fruits, caramel and toasty oak. Finishes with sweet tannins and noteworthy persistence. A very successful effort for 2003: today I find every bit as much energy and primary red fruit character here as in the 2003 Trotanoy.

date of review 05/2006

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Merlot Cabernet Franc

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13.5%

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This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.