Chateau Auney L'Hermitage 'L'Hermitage Blanc', Graves, France 2022 Bodegas Hermanos Pecina creating an intensely pleasant olfactory

creating an intensely pleasant olfactory experience

taut finish

with bittersweet cocoa inlaid on the slightly gutsy finish

Revisited from magnum with another year in bottle

The nose on this clean and pristine sake is a collection of cherry

Chateau Auney L'Hermitage 'L'Hermitage Blanc', Graves, France 2022 Bodegas Hermanos Pecina creating an intensely pleasant olfactoryThe nose on this white blend is complex and herbaceous, but the palate takes it even a step further, with just ripe citrus, white peach, wildflowers and long straw finish with just a hint of vegetal character. Barrel aging contributes a round, juicy texture that presents an interesting complement with the otherwise bright freshness.