2010 Delas Frères "Les Bessards" Hermitage
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Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2010 Delas Frères "Les Bessards" Hermitage (100JD, 100RP, 96WS, 95VN). Wine Advocate: "The uber-impressive 2010 Hermitage Les Bessards ranks alongside the perfect 2009. The strikingly intense powdered stone/granite minerality is apparent in this wine of great intensity, prodigious, almost skyscraper-like texture, massive body and high tannins. It is only for true connoisseurs who have a cold cellar as well as the patience to wait a minimum of a decade for it to round into drinking form. Filled with potential, it is one of the single greatest Hermitages I have ever tasted. There is no hint of its 100% new oak aging! (JD)" (12/2012)
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End Date: Monday, Jun 8, 3:10 PM PT
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2010 Delas Frères "Les Bessards" Hermitage
Quantity: 3
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Provenance: Purchased from a reputable retailer upon release and stored in a professional, temperature-controlled wine storage facility.
Condition: Excellent
John Livingstone-Learmonth for Cradle of the Rhône: "dark rumble of red in a dark-tinted robe. The nose is centred around a copious, but well manageable beef stock aroma, shows pepper, Bovril stock, fluid liqueur black fruit, suggests many layers before you reach its heart. Has gras in abundance, offers raspberry, black cherry, oak in the second rank. The palate spreads its gras richness with precise reach; it is all wrapped together, is well-balanced. It has a shade more coating then the regular Domaine des Tourettes 2010. This is Limousine Service Hermitage steered by a chauffeur with a tang in his accent and his hat at a tilt. Grainy tannins and oily berry combine at the end. It is mighty on its freshness and poise. This is an intellectual vintage – not an open book." (11/2012)
Professional Reviews
100
Jeb Dunnuck
“Lastly, I always look for older wines in local restaurants during work trips, and I was able to purchase this bottle from Le Mangevins, which is unquestionably one of the top restaurants in the Northern Rhône. Pure Hermitage magic, the 2010 Hermitage Les Bessards comes from the western side of Hermitage Hill and pure, gnarly, steep, broken granite soils. It takes time to open up but reveals a vivid ruby hue as well as a gorgeous perfume of red and black fruits, crushed stone, spring flowers, incense, camphor, and burning embers. Full-bodied, dense, concentrated, and powerful, it has thrilling tannins, perfect balance, and a finish that won't quit. A sensational, heavenly, seamless Hermitage, it can be drunk any time over the coming 30 years or more.” (02/2022)
100
Wine Advocate
“The uber-impressive 2010 Hermitage Les Bessards ranks alongside the perfect 2009. The strikingly intense powdered stone/granite minerality is apparent in this wine of great intensity, prodigious, almost skyscraper-like texture, massive body and high tannins. It is only for true connoisseurs who have a cold cellar as well as the patience to wait a minimum of a decade for it to round into drinking form. Filled with potential, it is one of the single greatest Hermitages I have ever tasted. There is no hint of its 100% new oak aging! (JD)” (12/2012)
96
Wine Spectator
“Dark and inviting, with lots of braised plum, fig paste, warm black currant confiture, freshly brewed espresso and baker's chocolate notes wound together and held in check for now by hefty grip. An echo of iron on the finish keeps this grounded. Should unwind slowly, maintaining a serious bass line. (JM)” (10/2013)
95
Vinous
“Bright purple. Black and blue fruits, incense and candied violet on the heady, intensely perfumed nose. Sappy, penetrating and pure, its deep black raspberry and blueberry flavors lifted by juicy acidity. Stains the palate and shows uncanny precision for its power. Closes sweet and very long, with youthful tannins and resonating spice and floral pastille notes. (JR)” (03/2013)
Product Details
Quantity: 3
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Provenance: Purchased from a reputable retailer upon release and stored in a professional, temperature-controlled wine storage facility.
Condition: Excellent
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