Rating for France-Rhône-Hermitage: 90 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>

Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator

Rating: (90-94) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 121 on Feb-99

Rating: 94/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 133

Rating: 93(+?) - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 88, January/February 2000 Deep ruby-red. Highly aromatic nose of blackberry, currant, framboise, tar, minerals, leather and licorice. Sweet and wonderfully rich and deep, with layered fruit complicated by leather, licorice and spice notes. Already gives great pleasure thanks to its glyceral richness, but the Chaves agree that this wine needs ten years. Stylish and supple. Finishes with superfine tannins and co...

6 hours for top performance 18th May 2010