Hosanna - 2006 (750ml) Old & Rare and earthy forest floor

and earthy forest floor

I can’t say it showed better than it did last year

This full-bodied red combines richness with depth and subtlety

and moderately high tannin

sensual texture

Hosanna - 2006 (750ml) Old & Rare and earthy forest floorThis 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