The 2009 Hermitage Les Pyrelles is opaque purple and exhibits sweeter tannin than the Crozes-Hermitage as well as more nobility and elegance with its notes of blackberry, creme de cassis, licorice and crushed rock. Full-bodied, it has sweet tannin and plenty of texture and elegance combined with power. It is a classic 2009 to drink over the next 15-20 years. (Not yet released) The negociant arm of Chateau de Saint Cosme in Gigondas has these four cuvees, which are all outstanding. Importer: Vintage ‘59, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 966-9218

The 2009 Hermitage Les Pyrelles is opaque purple and exhibits sweeter tannin than the Crozes-Hermitage as well as more nobility and elegance with its notes of blackberry, creme de cassis, licorice and crushed rock. Full-bodied, it has sweet tannin and plenty of texture and elegance combined with power. It is a classic 2009 to drink over the next 15-20 years. (Not yet released)The negociant arm of Chateau de Saint Cosme in Gigondas has these four cuvees, which are all outstanding.Importer: Vintage ‘59, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 966-9218