Showing considerably better than it did the last time I tasted it, the 2019 Ermitage de l'Orée boasts notes of toasted grain and ripe, honeyed peaches. Full-bodied and expansive, it's opulent, richly textured and long, with waves of flavor echoing on the finish. Any bitter notes seem to have been seamlessly incorporated into the wine's impressive mouthfeel.

Pale gold. Lively and rich with gingerbread flavours. A notably rich finish with some tension offers real excitement. You could certainly enjoy this now but heaven knows how it will evolve. (JR)

100% Marsanne from the lowest and oldest part of the hill of Hermitage (lieu-dit Les Murets). 14 months in Burgundy barrels. Very pale gold. Wonderful aroma that pulls you deep into the glass, nutty, lightly spice pears and an 'oily' minerality, opening up to almonds and green fruits. Deep and broad on the palate, the mineral/stony texture adding freshness to a full-bodied wine that has modest acidity. Chewy texture, cool but complex aftertaste. (JH)