Château Hosanna

Château Hosanna, Pomerol, 2005

Name: Château Hosanna, Pomerol
Brand: Château Hosanna
Price: 1401.53 GBP

97/100

The Wine Independent

96/100

Vinous

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2005
6x75cl
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£1,401.53

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

A blend of 72% Merlot and 28% Cabernet Franc, this wine is a real stunner, with all the power and finesse that are the hallmarks of the new Pomerol star. There is great subtlety on the nose to begin with, which builds in the glass, becoming richer and deeper, laden with fine-grained black berry fruit with hints of game, liquorice and pure oak. Great concentration on the palate, with very smooth tannins, exquisite balance and a luscious, long finish. Fabulous.

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Critic Reviews

97/100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown,

The Wine Independent

Medium to deep garnet in color, the 2005 Hosanna has a wonderfully perfumed nose of rose oil, sandalwood, and Indian spices over a core of kirsch, licorice, and fruitcake with a waft of unsmoked cigars. The medium to full-bodied palate is seductive and plush, with loads of exotic spice and black fruit layers with red berry accents and a long, opulent finish.

drinking window 2023 - 2037

date of review 01/2023

96/100

Antonio Galloni,

Vinous

The 2005 Hosanna is a dense, potent wine. Huge tannins wrap around a core of inky dark fruit, chocolate, spice, leather and menthol. The typical flamboyance of Hosanna is very much on display, but the tannins are equally potent. A few hours in the decanter brings out the wine's creaminess and volume, both of which are considerable. The 2005 is an especially somber, brooding Hosanna. Readers can look forward to another 10-15 years of fine drinking.

drinking window 2025 - 2035

date of review 04/2021

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Merlot Cabernet Franc

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13.5%

allergen information

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