Since the 2016 hasn't been bottled yet. I was offered a second look at the in-bottle 2015 Ermitage Ex Voto Blanc. which I rated 94+? last year. This year. it's a bit more open. showing toasty-nutty notes of almonds and hazelnuts layered over intense melon and pear fruit. This full-bodied powerhouse shows great texture. spice and length. Although drinkable now. I've no doubt it will be singing with the cheese course in 15 years.

By Jeb Dunnuck October 2018