99 Point 2009 Chateau Hosanna, Pomerol ~ Cousin of Chateau Petrus!

"This extraordinary wine is one of the superstars of 2009 and one to enjoy over the next three decades."
- Robert Parker of 2009 Chateau Hosanna, Pomerol
"Simply one of the best Hosannas ever made."
- Neil Martin for Vinous Media of 2009 Chateau Hosanna, Pomerol

The critics agree! The "finest Hosanna that proprietor Christian Moueix has yet made"? The Moueix family gives us: Chateau Petrus, Napa's Dominus and their top three Pomerol vineyards: Trotanoy, La Fleur-Pétrus, and Hosanna! Did you catch that? A 99 Point Pomerol for < $275. The same PETRUS will run you 16X!

• Château Hosanna, a jewel-like vineyard of just 4.5 hectares, is located in the heart of Pomerol’s central plateau, adjacent to some of the most illustrious crus of the appellation: Château Lafleur to the north; Château Petrus to the east; Château La Fleur-Pétrus to the west; Vieux Château Certan to the south.
• The vineyard of Château Hosanna has a long and rich history. Prior to its purchase by Ets. Jean-Pierre Moueix in 1999, Hosanna was known as Château Certan Giraud, considered one of the premier crus of Pomerol since the 1950’s. Learn more about Moueix Family Vineyards featured wines on our Blog page.

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Critical Acclaim:

"This is the finest Hosanna that proprietor Christian Moueix has yet made, produced from a 15-acre parcel that usually yields about 1,500 cases. The 2009, a prodigious blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, offers up an exquisite aromatic concoction of blackberries, plums, Asian soy, forest floor, truffles and graphite. Along with its stunning concentration, remarkably thick, juicy mid-palate and unbelievable complexity, its viscosity and opulence take this wine to new heights. This extraordinary wine is one of the superstars of 2009 and one to enjoy over the next three decades." RP Dec 2011

2009 Chateau Hosanna

"Deep garnet colored, the 2010 Hosanna gives up baked black cherries, dried mulberries and fruitcake scents with hints of fragrant earth, baking spices and dried roses. Full-bodied, the palate has impressive freshness and lovely, ripe, plush tannins supporting the spicy fruit, finishing with great length.” LPB Jan 2023

2010 Chateau Hosanna

Excerpts from Lisa Perrotti-Brown's The Wine Independent:

Pomerol Reimagined

 Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

There can be few families owning as much land and as many Chateaux in Pomerol as the establishment of Jean-Pierre Moueix, founded by its namesake in 1937. Today the company—merchant, landowner, and producer—is managed by Jean-Pierre’s son, Christian, and grandson, Edouard.

“As you know, my father is a trained agronomist and winemaker,” said Edouard as we left Christian after a tasting at their office in Libourne and headed for the Pomerol plateau. “He is obsessed with vineyards. You must know the vineyards to understand the wines."

Although the Moueix family also owns several properties in Saint-Émilion, most notably the Premier Grand Cru Classé B property Château Bélair-Monange, which is also Edouard’s home, Pomerol is Christian’s and Edouard’s literal stomping ground. Their office is in the region’s largest town, Libourne, but they are more likely to be found in the vines. Towards the end of harvest last September, I joined Edouard for a tour through three of their top Pomerol vineyards: Trotanoy, La Fleur-Pétrus, and Hosanna.

Part of La Fleur-Pétrus’ vineyard is located across the road from Trotanoy, between it and Le Pin, while the other two major sections are roughly on either side of Petrus and Lafleur. A property that has gone through significant changes in recent years, until the last decade, I have sometimes found this wine a little disappointing, lacking the consistency of some of the other top Moueix properties. Not anymore.

La Fleur-Pétrus was purchased by the Moueix family in 1950, before Trotanoy. Apart from major replanting after the great frost of 1956, the vineyard remained unchanged until the mid-1990s, when part of Le Gay was purchased and folded in, followed by La Providence (2005) and, most recently, Guillot (2011). To be clear, not all these newly purchased plots became part of La Fleur-Pétrus.

The emerging styles of the reinvented La Fleur-Pétrus and Hosanna are revealing themselves, intriguingly, as complementary Yin and Yang faces of Pomerol.
Edouard commented. “With our experience at Dominus, we embraced this. Phenolic ripeness is key. We had to wait for fully ripe tannins and flavors. Therefore, some alcohols are over 15%, but the wines are balanced.”

Indeed, 2018 was a strong, consistent year for the Moueixs and one where the changes at La Fleur-Petrus became more apparent than ever. It’s clearly a Moueix vintage and one that lovers of decadently rich, plush Merlot with plenty of freshness, perfume, and nuances will want to grab as much as they can find! Read More: The Wine Independent: Pomerol Reimagined

 

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