Les Vins de Vienne, Hermitage Chirats Saint Christophe other_regions it offers alluring scents of

it offers alluring scents of dark cherries

A somewhat rustic leathery element currently dominates underlying fruit

but site- and vintage-typical suggestions of baked apple and vanilla were clearly in evidence

juicy dark fruits

but it's full-bodied and rich on the palate

Les Vins de Vienne, Hermitage Chirats Saint Christophe other_regions it offers alluring scents ofVivid ruby. Blackberry, cassis, cola and vanilla on the nose and in the mouth. Broad and seamless, offering intense, focused dark fruit preserve flavors that pick up a spicy quality with air. Smoke and licorice note carry through a long, sappy, gently tannic finish. This wine is surprisingly approachable but has the depth to suggest that it will age nicely as well. Josh Raynolds