Producer: E. Guigal 
Region: Hermitage, Rhône, France 
Varietal: Syrah    
Year: 2018 

Jeb Dunnuck, 98 Points 

"Last of the 2018s, the 2018 Hermitage Ex Voto shows a riper, more sunny profile and has a killer nose of ripe blackberries, cassis, spice, game, woodsmoke, and bacon fat. The tannins from Hermitage always have a different feel from the Côte Rôtie releases, and this is full-bodied, with a refined, seamless mouthfeel, beautiful structure, and a great finish. The balance, as well as the purity, are just about off the charts. This is another magical 2018 from this team that flirts with perfection. Hide bottles for 7-8 years and enjoy over the following 30 years or more." 

Wine Advocate, 97 Points 

"Still in barrel, the 2018 Ermitage Ex Voto continues to impress. Brown sugar notes accent cherries and raspberries on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is lush and expansive, delivering waves of pleasure on the mid-palate before ending long and silky." 

James Suckling, 96 Points 

"Intense aromas of cedar, bark, white smoke, blackberries and plums. Full-bodied and deep. So much here. Fine, velvety tannins are coated in layers of black fruit and berries with tar and gravel undertones. Dense and deep with real intensity. Superb. 42 months in barrel. This needs time for the fruit, tannins and wood to integrate but will age wonderfully. Best After 2026." 

Alcohol: 14.5% 

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