Hermitage Ex Voto Blanc Guigal 2020 (750ML)

96 Points, Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous: "The 2020 Ermitage Blanc Ex-Voto cruises at the same high altitude as the 2022. Loaded with succulent citrus fruits, honeysuckle, white peach, vanilla, cedar and underlying reductive elements, the 2020 showcases spot-on balance, vivid intensity and classic Ex-Voto scope. It concludes with a saline aftertaste on the persistent finish. (Drink between 2023-2038)" 03/24

96 Points, Kristen Bieler, Wine Spectator: "This white pulls off the heavily oaked style well. A robe of toasty cedar and grilled hazelnut notes overlays a core of yellow apple, persimmon and melon. Salty and savory, with smoke and herb details filigreeing the creamy palate. Oolong tea, baking spices and butter fleck the powerful palate, while honeysuckle and wild mint hints bring lifted freshness at the end. The oak influence will integrate with time -- give this a few years in the cellar. Marsanne and Roussanne. Best from 2026 through 2038. 40 cases imported." 12/24

99 Points, Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com: "The 2020 Ermitage Ex Voto Blanc brings another level of everything, and this is a quintessential, legendary Hermitage Blanc. Quince, ripe stone fruits, brioche, green almonds, and crushed stone notes all define the aromatics, and this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, layered, multi-dimensional texture, incredible concentration, and a great, great finish. It's one of those powerful, opulent whites that stays flawlessly balanced and weightless. Give bottles 4-6 years and enjoy over the following two decades or more." 03/24