Maison Nicolas Perrin 2011 Marsanne-Roussanne (Hermitage)

Country: France /
Variety: Marsanne-Roussanne Rhône Valley
Winery: Maison Nicolas Perrin / Hermitage

This wine contains a rather high (for Hermitage) 30% Roussanne in the blend (the balance is Marsanne). It’s full bodied and luscious on the palate yet somewhat neutral in flavor. Fleeting hints of toasted nuts and stone fruit on the nose are followed by subtle oak and citrus notes, while the long finish features touches of mocha and flamed orange peel.