Château Hosanna

Château Hosanna, Pomerol, 2020

Name: Château Hosanna, Pomerol
Brand: Château Hosanna
Price: 923.12 GBP

97/100

The Wine Independent

96/100

Vinous

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2020
6x75cl
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£923.12

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

The vineyard here enjoys a terroir of red gravel and clay on “crasse de fer” which is known for producing quite hedonistic wines. The blend includes 25% Cabernet Franc, from very old vines planted in ‘56 and ‘57. A hint of bell pepper, violets, wonderfully perfumed fragrant fruit; pure, silky, purple fruit, good depth, almost drinkable now the tannins so refined and well-integrated. There’s lovely detail with fine herbs and cloves playing with the core of sumptuous fruit. Sometimes, this can be a little too exotic and heady, but this is perfectly pitched and feels classical and very handsome. A brilliant Hosanna.

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Critic Reviews

97/100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown,

The Wine Independent

A blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc, the 2020 Hosanna has a deep garnet-purple color. It requires a swirl or two before it erupts with powerful scents of plum preserves, black raspberries, and fruitcake, giving way to hints of lilacs, bay leaves, and wet slate. The full-bodied palate is densely laden with expressive black and blue fruits, supported by velvety tannins and balancing freshness, finishing long, fragrant, and beautifully poised.

drinking window 2028 - 2060

date of review 03/2023

96/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

The 2020 Hosanna has a spellbinding bouquet with beautifully-defined red berry fruit, incense and dried flower aromas, underlying graphite notes surfacing with modest aeration. There is real power and drive in these aromatics. The palate is medium-bodied with quite a strict opening. Finely-chiseled tannins, very focused, slightly earthy in style, this is endowed with a compelling sense of build towards the finish. This is a Hosanna with great breeding and predestined for long-term aging.

drinking window 2030 - 2070

date of review 02/2023

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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.