TARDIEU LAURENT 2018 HERMITAGE RED

Rocky tones of granite and earth are lifted by a hint of violet in this sleek, stately Hermitage. It’s a gorgeous, linear wine in youth but offers beautifully concentrated blackberry and cassis flavors edged by firm, penetrating tannins. Hold till 2024 at least, though it’s likely to develop and expand beautifully well past 2038. 96 Points Wine Enthusiast