“The 2020 Hermitage, with notes of black olives and tar, continues these themes with flavors of purple berries and blackberries. This robust, medium- to full-bodied wine, with lively acidity and dusty tannins, will take time to come into its own. Viale’s Syrah comes from plots near the center of the appellation in Les Beaumes and Les Diognières (also spelled Dionnières).” (Wine Advocate 2022). A great bottle to set aside for a few years to fully appreciate its depth. Elegant and refined!
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Eye
Shiny garnet-colored dress
Nose
Aromatic, complex, and fruity, with notes of animal, leather, and cloves
Palate
Full-bodied, well-structured, well-rounded, and rich. Pronounced and complex tannins. A licorice-like finish.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
Open 1 hour in advance for recent vintages (less than 2 years old)
Drink starting at
2024
Drink before
2030+
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs very well with a lamb tagine with prunes, game meat, or a roast or grilled cut of beef...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
A classic estate in the Mercurol region, which consistently produces supple wines meant to be enjoyed young. The “Gaby” cuvée is often more ambitious, though in some vintages with less body, the oak can be a bit too pronounced. The reds here are better than the whites, as confirmed by our tasting of the 2017 vintage.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2022 guide) 92+/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2020 Hermitage, with its notes of black olives and tar, continues these themes with flavors of purple berries and blackberries. This robust, medium- to full-bodied wine, with lively acidity and dusty tannins, will take some time to open up. Viale’s Syrah comes from plots near the center of the appellation in Les Beaumes and Les Diognières (also spelled Dionnières).
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2020 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Located in Mercurol, the estate proudly flies the flag for the Crozes-Hermitage appellation, of which it is one of the most reliable producers, especially with its Gaby vintages, which are more ambitious and complex.
Jancis Robinson
Rated winery (2021 guide) Recommended
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