2016 vintage

82% Merlot – 15% Cabernet Sauvignon – 3% Petit Verdot

Full of aroma and very well-balanced. Precise & gorgeous.

Mainly fruit on an ample & velvety mouth. A lot of freshness.

2015 vintage

80 % Merlot – 20 % Cabernet Sauvignon

Bright robe. Clear & stylish nose. Fresh on the palate. Well-balanced. Good length on the finish.

2014 vintage

84% Merlot – 16% Cabernet Sauvignon
Lovely bright red robe. Subtle nose with elegant aromas of cherry and redcurrant. Supple attack. Already nicely rounded tannins. Pleasantly fresh and mineral on the finish.

2013 vintage

85% Merlot – 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Bright red robe. Raspberry, blackberry and floral hints on the nose.
Supple attack, elegant tannins, pleasantly fresh.
Clear-cut finish highlighting red fruit and softness.

2012 vintage

61% Merlot – 39% Cabernet Sauvignon
Ripe red fruit on the nose leading to a fleshy, tender palate. Pleasant flavours on the finish. Very moreish!

2011 vintage

71% Merlot – 29% Cabernet Sauvignon
Expressive nose of red fruit. Clear attack, big on the palate. Reasonably extracted tannins supported by good acidity on the finish. Flavoursome.

2010 vintage

21.5% Merlot – 61% Cabernet Sauvignon – 17.5% Cabernet Franc
Ruby robe. Rich, fruity nose. Structured palate. Lovely density. Tasty, elegant wine.

2009 vintage

24% Merlot – 66% Cabernet Sauvignon – 10% Cabernet Franc
Ripe fruit on the nose. Supple and tasty on the palate with nice acidity. Elegant tannins, good balance.

2008 vintage

65% Merlot – 35% Cabernet Sauvignon
Enjoyable to drink in its very first years, les Cèdres d’Hosten is aged in tanks to conserve the fruit and its freshness.