A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, matured in 50% new oak, the 2023 Hosanna opens with a pronounced creamy-oak profile, revealing aromas of ripe dark berries, licorice, gentian and spices. Medium- to full-bodied, generous and rich, it is built around a textural core of fruit framed by sweet, powdery tannins that assert themselves in a youthfully firm finish.

Based on 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc from 4.5 hectares of vines on blue clay and more iron-rich gravelly soils and aged 16-18 months in 50% new French oak, the 2023 Château Hosanna is absolutely gorgeous and one of the finest vintages from this château that I can remember. Crème de cassis, ripe black cherries, spice wood, chocolate, and flowery nuances define the aromatics, and it's rich and medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a seamless, layered, sensationally textured mouthfeel, polished, velvety tannins, and a great finish. It's just a classic, deep, layered, magical Pomerol that flirts with perfection. Hide bottles for 7-8 years if you can, and it will shine over the following 30 years or more. Drink 2033-2063.

The 2023 Hosanna is polished, silky and exceptionally beautiful. Inky dark fruit, cloves, new leather, lavender and chocolate caress the palate. The 2023 is a decidedly restrained Hosanna—more finesse than power. That makes it something of a stylistic departure, and also a Pomerol I find hugely compelling.

Herbal, fragrant and dark fruited. Creamy with cooling blue fruits underpinned by a softly spiced liquorice and toast aspect. Serious and well built, you can feel the sinewy tannins and softly muscular frame with a dark core all the way through. Well made, full of flesh, energy and power. One of the more striking Pomerols that has something to say. Not overdoing it though. Darker than many.

Slightly restrained now, but shows stricture and length. There’s a classic nature to this. The aromas of blackberries, blueberries and black truffles follow through to a medium body with a hint of oak and a juicy, savory finish. Reserved, tannic and fine at the salty end. Lots of old vines used for this. 74% merlot and 26% cabernet franc. Drink after 2028.