Hermitage Blanc 'Les Rocoules' 2001
French White Wine
Wine Tasting Notes:
The surprisingly powerful 2001 Hermitage Les Rocoules tips the scales at 14.5% alcohol. A slow fermentation appears to have built considerable texture and unctuosity into this rich, syrupy white. Like most Les Rocoules offerings, it includes 7-8% Roussanne with the balance Marsanne. The concentrated, dense 2001 appears to be a classic in the making, perhaps equal to the terrific 1999. It should drink well young, then become dormant for a decade, after which it will last for 10-15 years. (Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)