The 2010 Hermitage Ex Voto continues to top out on my scale

Harmonious and extremely long

I also get a hint of sweetness to close that makes a good contrast against that savory element

when many young Ports are exuberant

I will never forget this once in a lifetime tasting of Felsinas flagship Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia

Jean-Marc Bouley, Volnay Vv other_regions_italy The 2010 Hermitage Ex Voto(from 40+ year old vines situated by order of importance in Les Pluchots, Les Famines and La Gigotte). A much earthier set of aromas includes those of plum, black cherry and tea. There is markedly more volume to the richer and denser medium bodied flavors that also exude a fine bead of minerality on the driving finish. This is a big and not particularly refined villages but it is powerful and balanced. (88 91) 2022+