91
points
Domaine de l’Hermitage 2007 L’Oratoire Mourvèdre (Bandol)
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$38
A big and powerful wine with a vibrant, rich texture. Dense black plum and ripe berry fruits push through the firm tannins. The wine is smooth and perfumed with a big spicy aftertaste. Drink now, or keep for 2–3 years.
— R.V.
(3/1/2012)
90
points
Domaine de l'Hermitage 2009 L’Oratoire Rosé (Bandol)
While it is rich and powerful, this wine also has a great presence of fresh fruits, lifted by red cherries and acidity. The texture offers red apple skins and some tight tannins.
— R.V.
(9/1/2010)
87
points
Domaine de l'Hermitage 2004 Rosé (Bandol)
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$20
This blend of Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Grenache shows plenty of stony minerality and even a suggestion of salinity, but also enough peach and lemon fruit to help balance that out. Creamy in the mouth, it finishes on the full side.
— J.C.
(6/21/2006)