Hosanna - Pomerol 2016

Vinous

97

par Neal Martin le 13/08/2020

The 2016 Hosanna has a classy bouquet of delineated black fruit laced with cedar, tobacco and ferrous notes. The medium-bodied palate features supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity and lovely spiciness toward the finish. There is impressive cohesion here and wonderful length, completing a seriously impressive Hosanna that appears to be improving in bottle. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.

Jancis Robinson

17

par Jancis Robinson le 05/02/2020

Yvesbeck.wine

96

par Yves Beck le 20/03/2019

Propriété de 4.5ha. Argile bleue sur graves rouges, sous-sol riche en oxides de fer. Robe rouge grenat. Bouquet complexe, filigrane, élégant, aux nombreuses facettes. Mise en bouche crémeuse. Au palais, le vin surprend en présentant, avant tout, la fraîcheur d'entrée. Ainsi je retrouve des arômes d'eucalyptus, entourés toutefois d'un caractère crémeux, même gras, et de tannins dont la puissance risque d'être sous-estimée dans un premier temps. Ces derniers se révèlent lentement et assurent un bien long voyage à ce vin qu'il faudra sagement laisser en cave. La patience est de mise. 2026-2051 96/100

Jeb DUNNUCK

97

par Jeb Dunnuck le 01/03/2019

From a tiny 11-acre parcel of clay soils and a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, the 2016 Château Hosanna is a rocking success in the vintage. Boasting a deep ruby/purple color, notes of blackcurrants, iron, smoked earth, chocolate and subtle floral notes, a layered, full-bodied mouthfeel, and sweet, building tannins, it's a seamless, elegant, yet still powerful Hosanna that needs 4-5 years of bottle age and will cruise for two decades.

Wine Spectator

94

par James Molesworth le 05/02/2019

Nicely rendered, with flashes of cocoa and juniper leading the way, followed by a dense core of black current, fig and blackberry preserve flavors. Dense finish, but delivers lovely polish and finesse at the same time. Best from 2022 through 2036. 850 cases made.  –JM

Jamessuckling.com

97

par James Suckling le 04/02/2019

Such a polished wine from the outset. This has a very deep thread of dark plums, black stones and dark cocoa powder, running from nose to palate. The finish is swathed in rich and plush tannins and delivers profound depth with unblemished fruit purity. Stunning Pomerol. Try from 2023.

Vinous

94

par Neal Martin le 24/01/2019

The 2016 Hosanna offers attractive, minerally black fruit on the nose, laced with rose petal and woodland aromas. It shows admirable focus and seems to gain vigor with aeration. The palate is well balanced with silky-smooth tannin and a fine bead of acidity. A classy Hosanna, sleek and seductive, culminating in an utterly harmonious finish. It needs a few years to subsume the new oak, but this is a very promising showing. Burgundy in Pomerol, perchance?

Vinous

95

par Antonio Galloni le 21/01/2019

The 2016 Hosanna is a big, powerful wine. Far more introverted and brooding than it was en primeur, Hosanna gives the impression of a wine that is going to need quite a bit of time to fully recover from bottling. Today, the fruit is a bit muted, although the wine's power, depth and overall structure are very much present. Mocha, espresso, grilled herbs and leather build into the dark, somber finish. 95+

Wine Advocate

95

par Lisa Perrotti-Brown le 30/11/2018

The 2016 Hosanna is composed of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. Medium garnet-purple colored, it comes spilling out of the glass with the most beautiful floral perfume of lilacs and lavender over a core of black and red cherries, black raspberries and cedar chest plus hints of tobacco and chocolate mint. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is elegantly styled with beautiful floral and cherry layers framed by velvety tannins, finishing long and fragrant.