Chateau Hosanna 2021

Region: Pomerol, Bordeaux, France

Grape: 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc

Vineyard Practice: Sustainable

Culinary Suggestions: Grilled Red Meats, Lamb Shanks, Beef Stew, Lamb Chops

Alcohol: 13.5%

Bottle Size: 750ml

Château Hosanna 2021 is an exceptional Pomerol wine, crafted from a blend dominated by Merlot with a significant proportion of Cabernet Franc. This boutique estate, known for producing limited quantities of high-quality wines, consistently delivers a refined and elegant expression of the renowned Pomerol terroir.

Origins 

Château Hosanna, a jewel-like vineyard of just 4.5 hectares, is located in the heart of Pomerol’s central plateau, adjacent to some of the most illustrious crus of the appellation: Château Lafleur to the north; Château Petrus to the east; Château La Fleur-Pétrus to the west; Vieux Château Certan to the south. The vineyard of Château Hosanna has a long and rich history. Prior to its purchase by Ets. Jean-Pierre Moueix in 1999, Hosanna was known as Château Certan Giraud, considered one of the premier crus of Pomerol since the 1950’s. It was originally part of the de May family estate, who settled on Pomerol’s plateau in the 16th century and planted one of the appellation’s first vineyards there. Only the highest plateau parcels of its previous incarnation were selected to form Château Hosanna. The vineyard enjoys a terroir of red gravel and clay on “crasse de fer” which is known for producing wines of great elegance, complexity, and power. Old Cabernet Franc vines, a significant portion of which date back to 1956, contribute a unique complexity to the cru. A marriage of intensity, purity and balance, its silky touch has led some to describe Hosanna as the feminine counterpart to Trotanoy.  

Cork Tasting Notes

The 2021 vintage opens with enticing aromas of ripe blackberries, violets, and earthy undertones, with hints of graphite and subtle spice from its time in oak. On the palate, it reveals layers of rich plum, black cherry, and a delicate minerality, balanced by fine, velvety tannins. The Cabernet Franc adds freshness and structure, enhancing the wine’s overall complexity and long, graceful finish.

Critic Reviews 

93 points

William Kelley, Wine Advocate Feb 2024

The 2021 Hosanna offers a solid showing in bottle, mingling aromas of cassis and minty blueberries with notions of baking chocolate, licorice and pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, it's comparatively rich for the vintage, with sweet, powdery tannins and a spicy finish.

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