Le Cheval Fou Hermitage Blanc 2007

Le Cheval Fou Hermitage Blanc 2007Rich, with a toasty profile to the peach, McIntosh apple, orange zest and brioche notes. The broad finish lets a hazelnut note linger. Two bottles were consistent with this profile, though three previous samples were marred by an overt musty edge.

in addition to the unmistakable scent of black truffles/licorice

Moderate but not really invasive wood serves as a backdrop for the mix of various dark berry fruit elements where additional breadth is present in the form of earth

This up and coming producer is making 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Lamb Vineyard on Howell Mountain

honeycomb and antique furniture

This is not a big wine in the context of a Gevrey grand cru but it's balanced and classically styled

This powerful

Here the equally brooding nose is slightly more elegant with its cool and restrained nose of red currant

camphor and incense

There is very good richness and volume to the sleekly muscular middle weight flavors that possess just enough minerality to notice

and it is even better out of bottle than it was in barrel

A more deeply pitched nose displays a well-layered mix of both red and black pinot fruit along with notes of spice

There is a seductive texture to the supple medium-bodied flavors that possess fine mid-palate density before culminating in a dusty and palate coating finish