Château Hosanna, Pomerol, 2023
This is always the most opulent of the Moueix Pomerols, however, the 2023 is perhaps a little more dialled down and less intoxicating. Notes of ripe hedgerow fruit, sweet black cherry, black tea and eucalyptus unfurl from the glass, leading to a seductive core of black and blue fruit inflected with hints of liquorice, cocoa and mocha all supported by plush, rich, velvety tannins, ripe fruits and lots of detail.
critic reviews
The 2023 Hosanna is deep garnet-purple in color. Gregarious notes of boysenberry preserves, ripe plums, and wild blueberries jump from the glass, followed by hints of violets, dark chocolate, and camphor. The medium to full-bodied palate has impressive density and plushness, with lovely tension and a fragrant finish. The blend is 74% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc.
Medium-plus intensity, dark plum, richly textured, coffee bean, espresso, plum, tobacco, liqourice root, plenty of complexity, welcome flashes of slate and mint leaf, touch of tar with brings things to a quicker finish than usual. Harvest September 7 to 19.
The 2023 Hosanna was picked September 7 to 19. It has quite a rambunctious bouquet with plenty of black fruit, fig and touches of dark chocolate, curiously reminiscent of some of the early vintages of Hosanna. Maybe a little trop? The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannins and fine acidity. It’s very pure and, in my view, demonstrates more panache and sophistication than the aromatics at this juncture. I really appreciate the finish, and I just hope the aromatics gain more composure during élevage. In that case, it will deserve a higher score.
Rich and gourmand, the 2023 Hosanna wafts from the glass with aromas of ripe berries, baked red fruits and cherries, framed by hints of fresh mint and creamy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and layered, it's a rich, textural wine with a ripe core of slightly liqueured fruit, supple tannins and a long, vanillin-inflected finish.