80 ha parcel in the climat of Sur les Grèves)

It's a little gruff compared to the sleeker incarnation of today's Le Pavillon but nonetheless is very Hermitage

the nose blasts off with lavender

finishing very long and boldly spiced

If you you have the money

Echo Lynch Bages other_regions 80 ha parcel in theThe 2009 Echo de Lynch Bages has a fragrant bouquet with estuarine infused black fruit, crushed rose petals and hints of graphite. The palate is medium bodied with supple tannin, a fine bead of acidity, weighted evenly from start to finish with a composed cedar and mint infused finish. Excellent. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 2009 Bordeaux tasting. Neal Martin