Yann Chave, Hermitage other_regions_italy (from 60+ year old vines

(from 60+ year old vines and the vineyard is a whopping 4 ha monopole within Perrières)

The 2019 Troplong Mondot is a blend this year of 85% Merlot

with seamless ripe tannins

The richer yet sleeker medium-bodied flavors also possess excellent volume and concentration plus a more refined mouth feel

This behemoth demands 8-10 years of cellaring but should ultimately reward patient cellaring in a big way

Yann Chave, Hermitage other_regions_italy (from 60+ year old vinesIntense butcher's shop aromas, with smoked meat and a touch of VA. Powerful but not overly full in the mouth, the tannins are still chiselled and serrated. Piercing acidity runs through it to a very long, powerful finish. It's ready now, but will age with real interest. Really fabulous, growling and energetic an Hermitage in wolf's clothing.