2022 Chateau Hosanna - Pomerol AC

Decanter.com – 96 pts – GH: *Pretty nose, sweet fruits and gorgeous perfumed flowers that makes the scent so inviting. Round, supple and generous, a delicate hand in terms of tannic weight, they are fine with a light but firm grip so you get the promise of power but no weight. Retains a sense of cool classicism with well defined edges and waves of cool blueberries, black cherries and slate. Certainly a more delicate Hosanna than I was expecting with bright acidity, a touch of spice on the mid palate and clean mineral lines to the finish. Shy still but gorgeous promise here. Feels polished and elegant, with a devilish undertone of power. Has that juicy acidity as well that some don't have, the succulence and sense of joy and fun that is so special and appealing. Stands out for it's sense of happiness.* - 04/2023

Falstaff Magazin – 98 pts – PM: *Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Kandierte Veilchen, Lakritze, schwarze Kirschen, ein Hauch von Nugat und Edelholz, einladendes Bukett. Komplex, stoffig, elegant, feine Extraktsüße, integrierte Tannine, feine schokoladige Nuancen im Abgang, große Länge, ein klassischer seidiger Pomerol, hoher Genussfaktor.* - 01/2023

Vinum Magazin – 18/20 pts: *Von besonderer Rasse und Dichte und erstaunlicher Mineralität, Spannkraft und Länge, doch auch Ansätze zu Schliff und Eleganz; superber, beeindruckender Hosanna: der beste, den wir hier je verkostet haben.* - 04/2023

WeinWisser – 18,5+/20pts – GL, TW: *74 % Merlot, 26 % Cabernet Franc. Betörendes Bouquet, Cassisblüten gepaart mit edler Eukalyptusnote, Flieder und Veilchen, dahinter verschwenderisches Heidelbeergelee und frischer Holundersaft. Am femininen Gaumen mit einer Textur wie Samt und Seide, kakaoartigem Tannin, tänzerisch-schwebender Rasse und wohlgeformtem Körper. Im konzentrierten Finale ein Crescendo blauer Beeren, Graphit und erhabene Adstringenz. Rarer Pomerol, der auf jede Einkaufsliste gehört.* – 04/2023

JancisRobinson.com – 17+/20pts – JL: *74% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Franc. Cask sample. Discreet but complex. Red-fruit fragrance with a floral nuance. Tannins ripe and long providing a smooth-textured feel. Clean, long finish. Not the most exuberant but plenty of substance.* - 04/2023

Vinous.com – (94-96) pts – AG: *The 2022 Hosanna is a heady, bombastic wine, as if often is, especially in warmer years. Black fruit, bittersweet chocolate, leather, spice, menthol and tobacco all race out of the glass. There's a good bit of tannin, which makes me think patience will be critical here.* - 04/2023

Thewinecellarinsider.com – (96-98) pts – JL: *This is a great Hosanna! The wine is dark in color, with a boatload of black plums to match. There is richness, concentration, opulence, length, purity, and seemingly non-stop waves of cashmere-textured, black and dark red pit fruits, all touched by chocolate and spices. The harvest took place September 24 - October 6. Drink from 2027-2055.* - 05/2023