Hosanna - 2006 (750ml) Size:750ml Unquestionably

Unquestionably

but what a pair these two wines make

The wine is 100% Tempranillo from an 80-year-old parcel with tiny yields

Anticipated maturity: 2008-2045

Anticipated maturity: Now-2005

Hosanna - 2006 (750ml) Size:750ml UnquestionablyThis limited production wine is made from 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc from the very finest part of the vineyard on the plateau of Pomerol, which used to be known as Certan Giraud. It often reminds me of Cheval Blanc, at least from an aromatic perspective, but in 2006 the wine seems to verge in the direction of the more exotic, flamboyant style of Le Pin. Dense plum ruby to the rim, with a sweet nose of roasted coffee, caramel, mocha, and lavish