2020 Ferraton Hermitage les Miaux Red

94 POINTS

Matt Walls - Decanter

The oak use feels quite dominant here, it sits above the fruit, although improves on the palate which is soft and perfectly ripe. Powerful, with slightly raised alcohol, which is disguised a little by the firm beam of acidity. Persistent fruit with a robust tannic structure, dark chocolate tannins and flavour on the finish. Clay limestone subsoil overlaid with alluvial pebbles. Destemmed, fermented in concrete vats and aged in barrels, 10% new.

94 POINTS

Josh Raynolds - Vinous

Opaque violet color. Deeply pitched black and blue fruit, pipe tobacco, smoked meat, cola and incense aromas are complemented by Moroccan spice and licorice accents. Deeply concentrated but distinctly energetic, offering alluringly sweet cherry-cola, blackberry and fruitcake flavors, plus suggestions of savory herbs and bitter chocolate. Clings with superb tenacity on the finish, which features polished tannins and resonating dark berry and floral notes. Made with de-stemmed fruit and aged in oak barrels, 20% of them new, before resting in concrete tanks prior to bottling.