A blend of fruit from L'Ermite and Le Méal, the 2018 Hermitage Epsilon spent 17 months in roughly two-thirds new oak, leaving a cedary stamp on the wine. That woody note complements cassis and mulberry fruit, while allowing hints of star anise and cracked pepper to show through on the nose. The full-bodied palate is plush and supple. Deep and rich, with a velvety-textured finish, this is a wine that may be enjoyed young or aged up to two decades.