Alexandrins (Nicolas Perrin), Hermitage other_regions_australia A much more elegant nose

A much more elegant nose displays cool and ultra-fresh aromas of both red and dark pinot fruit that is trimmed in much more subtle oak nuances

the 1999 is somewhat one-dimensional and not likely to improve considerably from here

There is excellent volume and focused power to the stunningly

Juxtaposed against the 1996 Haut-Batailley I find more energy in this

class and impressively persistent finish

Alexandrins (Nicolas Perrin), Hermitage other_regions_australia A much more elegant noseVery sleek, with wonderfully pure damson plum, blackberry and black currant fruit stitched with singed fennel seed, alder and black tea notes. Not as dense as the best, but with nice cut and persistence. Drink now through 2022. 300 cases imported. JM