2022 Château Hosanna -3er OHK

The 2022 Hosanna is gorgeous, perhaps a bit more stern than it can be, but nevertheless compelling. Beams of tannin give the 2022 its lifted, statuesque feel. Dark blue fruits, espresso, incense, licorice, lavender and dried herbs saturate the palate. As always, Hosanna is a dramatic Pomerol and yet the 2022 is not as bombastic as it can be. The 2022 was done with no punchdowns or pumpovers, just a gentle rinsing of the cap, at lower temperatures than normal. That approach paid off big time.

- Antonio Galloni (01/2025)

Extremely aromatic and floral, showing dried violets and blackberry and strawberry character. Full-bodied and creamy with very fine tannins that give a caressing, silky texture that is long and persistent. Exotic in many ways but so polished. A wine of contrasts. Made from old vines. 74% merlot and 26% cabernet franc. Drink after 2029. (01/2025)

The 2022 Château Hosanna comes from iron-rich, blue clay soils and is 74% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc that was harvest between the 5th and 19th of September. It has a perfumed, lifted, floral bouquet of blue fruits, candied violets, orange blossom, and spice. This carries to a full-bodied, rich, concentrated, firm Hosanna with plenty of tannins, good mid-palate depth, and outstanding length. I don't see this matching the truly great vintages from this château, but it's clearly an impressive Pomerol. (05/2023)

The 2022 Hosanna is a blend of 74% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc, sporting a deep garnet-purple color. After a swirl or two the most gorgeous perfume of red roses, juicy black cherries, and black raspberries erupts from the glass, followed by wafts of crushed rocks, cast iron pan, and unsmoked cigars. The full-bodied palate is very tightly wound with loads of bright red and black fruit layers, framed by ripe, fine-grained tannins and beautiful freshness, finishing long and perfumed. Beautiful. (05/2023)

This really delivers on the mouthfeel, with a wonderfully polished and creamy profile to its plum, black cherry and blackberry compote flavors. Inlaid seamlessly with sweet tobacco and singed anise, this glides beautifully through the long finish. As the fruit drips, there's a late echo of warm earth. A beauty. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2026 through 2040. 870 cases made.

- J.M.

Offering up aromas of blackberries, minty blackcurrants, licorice and spices, the 2022 Hosanna is full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a broad, velvety attack that segues into a layered, fleshy mid-palate of ripe but lively fruit that's framed by polished tannins. This is always one of the more extravagant wines in the Mouiex portfolio, but in 2022 its exuberance remains in check.

- William Kelley (04/2023)