Delas, Hermitage, Les Bessards 2011 Red richness and breadth of the

richness and breadth of the vintage

juicy red fruit flavors and mineral cut are rather Chambolle-like

Aldo Vaira made the unusual choice to preserve very old Dolcetto vines planted in DOCG Barolo vineyards of Coste & Fossati vineyards high above the town of Barolo

Each of these varietals contribute to the deep purple/black color and piercing

(ST) (6/2004)

Delas, Hermitage, Les Bessards 2011 Red richness and breadth of theReceived In Original Wooden Case 99 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Even better and one of the top two to three wines in the vintage, the 2011 Hermitage Les Bessards (100% Syrah that spent 16 months in 70% new French oak) possesses an inky purple color to go with a fabulously rich, pure bouquet of smoked earth, ground pepper, underbrush and licorice thats supported by awesome black raspberry and cassis styled fruit 94 Points Wine Spectator A