Haag is one of numerous growers who subscribe to the notion that (in his words) “the mix of weather in 2008 was ideal

This pitches bold

finessed and very elegant on the palate

A more deeply pitched nose is spicier still with its markedly earthy red currant

I suspect one will emerge from the different lots of Les Bessards that I tasted as 2009 is certainly a year where enough wine can be culled out for the Cathelin without sacrificing the monumental quality of the regular Hermitage

Lazzeretti, Brunello Montalcino Size:6x750ml Haag is one of numerousGood deep red. Aromatic nose offers cherry, rose petal, marzipan, licorice and a whiff of forest floor. Sweet and silky, but the flavors of red raspberry, cherry and licorice are firmed by an edge of acidity. Finishes fragrant, with slightly drying tannins and a light tartness. Stephen Tanzer