Delas, Hermitage, Les Bessards 2011 Cabernet Franc offering glimpses at stewed plums

offering glimpses at stewed plums

A barrel selection released only in magnum

coming 35% from The Third Twin (Estate) Vineyard

Cims is Spanish for summits

Delas, Hermitage, Les Bessards 2011 Cabernet Franc offering glimpses at stewed plumsReceived In Original Wooden Case 99 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Even better and one of the top two to three wines in the vintage, the 2011 Hermitage Les Bessards (100% Syrah that spent 16 months in 70% new French oak) possesses an inky purple color to go with a fabulously rich, pure bouquet of smoked earth, ground pepper, underbrush and licorice thats supported by awesome black raspberry and cassis styled fruit 94 Points Wine Spectator A