Hermitage "Les Greffières" 1990 Magnum - Domaine de Vallouit

Hermitage 1990 - Domaine L. de Vallouit

About the domain:

Stock directly from the estate! In excellent condition of conservation and aging.

The L. de Vallouit estate was a magnificent family estate in the northern Rhône valley. One of the few to own vines in all the appellations of the northern Rhône, with the exception of Château Grillet of course. In 2001, the estate's vines were taken over by Guigal, who incorporated them into some of his most prestigious vintages.

About the vintage:

The Hermitage appellation was created in 1937, the Syrah vines, from which the red wines come, benefit from a unique, essentially granitic terroir. The diversity of these soils has led to the creation of famous places such as Le Méal or, as here, Les Greffieux/Les Greffières.

About the 1990 vintage at Hermitage:

A magnificent vintage, as for all the wines of the Rhône Valley. The 1990s are rich and very aromatic in Hermitage. They have impressive aging potential.

Tasting notes Hermitage "Les greffières" 1990:

We tasted this vintage in bottle format and not in magnum. The bottle was beautifully well preserved, still young despite being over thirty. The magnum, which is the best format for keeping, should be even better. Be careful, a long opening prior to tasting will be necessary.