2003 Hermitage Blanc Chante Alouette
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Score 93/100 · Drink 2006-2011, Robert Parker, Feb 2006
The 2003 Ermitage Chante Alouette blanc is more honeyed than the 2004, and seemingly more fragile, but intense and full-bodied. It reveals notes of hazelnuts, honeysuckle, white currants, quince, and butter. This fat white should be drunk over the next 3-5 years.
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91/100
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93
93/100
Robert Parker
89
89+/100
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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89+ points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 89+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Jan 2005
Exotic aromas of oriental spices, honeysuckle and summer flowers. Rich and spicy, with good life in the mouth despite having completed its malolactic fermentation. Has enough mid-palate material to support its slightly bitter tannic edge. This will age longer than the 2002, Mazoyer believes. But this may well shut down in bottle for several years.
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