Tasted April 2022. Pure, aromatic, plush, ripe plums and blackberries dominate the nose of the Hosanna from 2021, turning juicy and fresh on the palate. The tannins are mouth-coating, ripe and fine. There's soft spice and nutty notes from oak in the background and a lovely savoury, mineral finish. The acidity is fresh and there's fantastic balance in the wine which will only improve as it develops and harmonises in bottle.
The 2021 Hosanna is certainly one of the stronger efforts in Pomerol in this vintage. The bouquet comes racing out with ebullient black fruit that verges on too opulent (like I found some of the early vintages of Hosanna). Quite peppery and almost feral, touches of menthol come through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied, showing plush black fruit laced with white pepper, thyme and graphite, the latter especially evident on the aftertaste. It does settle in the glass after 5 minutes—an impressive Pomerol considering the vintage.
The 2021 Hosanna is a pretty, understated wine. In 2021, Hosanna is quite floral and delicate, without is typical rich personality. In exchange, it will drink well right out of the gate. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit, spice and orange peel linger.
The 2021 Hosanna offers a solid showing in bottle, mingling aromas of cassis and minty blueberries with notions of baking chocolate, licorice and pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, it's comparatively rich for the vintage, with sweet, powdery tannins and a spicy finish.
Maturity Ready 2020 - 2035
Prices shown in bond
Maturity Mature 2011 - 2022
Critic score 96.5/100
Maturity Ready 2024 - 2037
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