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2009 Domaine Gilles Robin Hermitage
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2009 Domaine Gilles Robin Hermitage

Producer: Domaine Gilles Robin
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Syrah/Shiraz
Origin: France
Region: Rhone
Appellation: Hermitage

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92 Points | International Wine Cellar , March/April 2012

Opaque ruby.  Aromas of black and blue fruits, candied violet, espresso and star anise, complemented by a smoky overtone.  Broad, palate-staining dark fruit flavors show impressive intensity and pick up exotic floral and fruitcake qualities with air.  A sneaky mineral note adds lift and cut to the long, sappy, smoke-accented finish.  This hefty, ageworthy wine really shouldn't be opened for a while.

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About the Rhone Valley

Along with Bordeaux and Burgundy, Rhone Valley wines are some of the world's greatest red wines. But keep in mind that the Rhone Valley is really two distinct regions. The Northern Rhone produces powerful, aromatically complex ...
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Syrah

While the grape is currently grown throughout the world, the most elegant Syrahs still come from the Northern Rhone valley, particularly the appellations of Côte Rôtie, Cornas, and Hermitage. Here, steep, terraced vineyards help produce full-bodied, intense, tannic wines loaded with white pepper and red fruit. In the vineyard, Syrah is largely cooperative- vines are productive, but not overly vigorous. Skins are thick, helping the grape...
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