{"product_id":"hosanna-2018-75-cl","title":"Château Hosanna 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eHosanna 2018 is a powerful, sensuous Pomerol red that showcases the best of Bordeaux’s Right Bank in a great vintage. With a 97\/100 rating from Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider), it combines depth, richness and elegance, built to age gracefully for decades. This is a wine for collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate opulent Merlot-driven Bordeaux with a strong sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Hosanna 2018 shows a deep, opaque garnet to granat-lilac core with a vibrant, youthful rim that hints at its long life ahead. The nose is initially reserved and benefits from a swirl, then opens in dramatic fashion: ripe black cherries, blueberry pie, blackberry compote and stewed plums mingle with truffle, dark chocolate, cigar box, spice cake, violets, smoked notes, thyme, clove and earthy nuances.\n\nOn the palate, this is full-bodied, plush and layered, with an almost hedonistic concentration of dark fruit—black cherry, blackcurrant, and black plum—wrapped in velvety, caressing tannins. There is a beautiful interplay of richness and freshness, with a core of black-fruit jam lifted by vibrant acidity and framed by notes of cocoa, baking spice and subtle smokiness. The finish is long, focused and mouthcoating, echoing with chocolate-coated dark berries and warm spice. Already deeply seductive, the wine will reward patience: allow 3–5 years for more tertiary complexity to emerge, and expect a drinking window that can easily stretch 25–30 years from the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Hosanna lies in the heart of Pomerol, on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, where deep clay and gravel soils over an iron-rich subsoil provide an ideal terroir for Merlot and Cabernet Franc. In 2018, the blend is 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, sourced from low-yielding old vines that produce small, intensely flavored berries. Grapes are harvested by hand in small lots to ensure precise selection at optimal ripeness. In the cellar, vinification is conducted parcel by parcel to capture the nuances of each plot, followed by élevage in French oak barriques (a high proportion new) to add polish, structure and aromatic complexity without overwhelming the fruit. The result is a tightly focused yet opulent Pomerol that reflects its exceptional site and meticulous, small-scale production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHosanna 2018 is a superb partner for rich, refined dishes such as roast lamb with rosemary and garlic, beef tenderloin, duck breast, venison or other game, and classic French cuisine like tournedos Rossini or braised short ribs. It also pairs beautifully with truffle dishes, wild mushroom ragout and mature hard cheeses such as Comté or aged Gouda. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) to showcase its complexity and balance. For current drinking, decant for 2–3 hours to fully awaken the aromatics and soften the structure; as it gains bottle age, 1–2 hours of decanting will usually be sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Hosanna is one of Pomerol’s most exciting small estates, owned and managed by the renowned J.P. Moueix family, who also oversee icons such as La Fleur-Pétrus and Trotanoy. Created at the turn of the 21st century from a historic vineyard formerly known as Château Certan Giraud, Hosanna rapidly established itself as a modern benchmark for the appellation. The property’s choice parcels sit on some of Pomerol’s most prized terroir, and under the Moueix team’s precise and sensitive stewardship, Hosanna produces wines famed for their sensual texture, depth of fruit and longevity. In top vintages like 2018, it stands among the elite of the Right Bank, highly sought-after by collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Hosanna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252166742353,"sku":"PS-7730885066952","price":172.74,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/HOSANNA_222569ae-c826-4db0-a4fa-dc3510c7efb7.png?v=1783443534","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/hosanna-2018-75-cl","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}