2012 Chateau Hosanna, Pomerol 6x75cl

JancisRobinson.com 16.5

Tasted blind. Mid ruby. Shaded rim. Relatively monolithic. Concentrated – almost exaggerated – but not quite and with great depth without bitterness. Decent finish. [09/02/2022]

Anticipated maturity: 2018-2028

Antonio Galloni 94

The 2012 Hosanna is the ripest, most exuberant wines in the Moueix stable this year. Plum, creme de cassis, cloves, licorice and lavender race across the palate. Hosanna is quite possibly the most flamboyant Pomerol of the vintage. Layers of super-ripe blue and purplish-hued fruit build as this deep, exotic wine shows off its distinctive personality. Personally, I find the style a bit over the top, but the Hosanna is undoubtedly very fine. The blend is approximately 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. [Antonio Galloni, 01/01/2016]

Anticipated maturity: 2018-2037

Wine Advocate 97

Close to perfection, this extraordinary blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc seems to have hit all the high notes in 2012. Inky ruby/purple with stunning concentration, a multidimensional mouthfeel, skyscraper-like texture and fabulous purity of blue, red and black fruits, this is a tour de force from this estate owned by Christian Moueix. The potential complexity and sheer compelling quality of Hosanna is amazing. Aromatically, this may be the most profound wine of the vintage. Drink it over the next 15-20 years. [Robert M. Parker, Jr., 24/03/2015]

Anticipated maturity: 2015-2035

Vinous 90-92

Ruby-purple. Strawberry, cassis, violet and a hint of underbrush on the expressive nose. Suave, sweet and fine-grained, with harmonious, soft acidity nicely framing the delicate, pure flavors of flinty strawberry, smoke and underbrush. Spreads out nicely in the mouth and finishes long and floral, with fine-grained tannins. You can really smell and taste the cabernet franc here. [Ian D’Agata, 05/01/2013]