The beautifully impressive 1995 Hermitage displays a super-ripe (sur-maturite) black fruit character, with subtle notes of pepper, smoke, and herbs. The wine possesses a dark ruby/purple color, as well as powerfully rich, intense flavors on the attack, and striking equilibrium and finesse in the mouth. The sweet tannin is well-integrated, and the wine refreshing yet authoritatively flavorful. This sweet, rich, outstanding Hermitage should be at its peak between 2002-2016. To my taste, Belle's wines continue to exhibit improvement, taking on more complexity and richness with each high quality vintage. Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083