The Hermitage Rouge is a blend of fruit grown on the granite of Les Bessards and the clay of Les Plantiers. The aromas of this wine have so much energy in 2023. The nose has a gorgeous mix of red and black cherries but it is redcurrant-fresh too, mineral and lifted. The palate is lovely and round, with an elegant texture and tannins that are extremely fine. They melt away making this very approachable to drink over the next three to four years – although Guillaume then recommends holding after that until it reaches double digits. The long finish drifts away on a note of pure stoney freshness.