Faurie, Hermitage Greffieux-Bessard Vintage:2020 The mid-palate of the larger-scaled

The mid-palate of the larger-scaled flavors is supple and not especially dense though the austere finale tightens up substantially

Even though the 2015 is quite powerful

7% Petit Verdot

slightly acetone-scented nose over a core of baked blackberries and prunes plus wafts of dried bay leaves

Faurie, Hermitage Greffieux-Bessard Vintage:2020 The mid-palate of the larger-scaledInky ruby. Heady aromas of candied red and dark berries, incense and licorice are complicated by notes of violet and five spice powder. Silky, deeply flavored and focused, offering energetic black raspberry and floral pastille flavors and a zesty peppery nuance. Finishes smooth, spicy and very long, with resonating sweetness, a hint of licorice and subtle, slow building tannins. This suave wine should enjoy a long, smooth evolution based on its