Chateau Auney L'Hermitage 'L'Hermitage Rouge', Graves, France 2019 Rustenberg The aromatics here are a

The aromatics here are a celestial navigation of pepper and pig fat and violets that go vroom

which feels rich but not heavy

With balanced and permanent acidity

split between the flinty soils of Ménétréol-sous-Sancerre and the clay-limestone soils of Thauvenay

But what I like most about this release is a sense of energy that provides striking cut to play off the natural richness of Ambonnay

Chateau Auney L'Hermitage 'L'Hermitage Rouge', Graves, France 2019 Rustenberg The aromatics here are aFull fleshed, silken, quiet take on this esteemed appellation south of Bordeaux city. Full of violets and blueberry and sandalwood, its softened by merlot but never lacks the bark like herbal side of cabernet.