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 has quite a refined bouquet that is missing the bandwidth and complexity that a great Hosanna can bring. It feels a bit conservative compared to, say, the La Fleur Petrus or Trotanoy. The palate is well-balanced, with supple, pliant tannins matched by a fine thread of acidity. Lightly spiced, a little balsamic in the mix toward the end, at least this Pomerol finishes with a bit of chutzpah. Not bad at all, though I err toward other vintages.
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.
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.