Château Hosanna 2017

“I have loved every vintage that Christian Moueix has made of Hosanna, which is basically the finest parcel of the vineyard…” - Robert Parker. Chateau Hosanna, formerly known as Chateau Certan-Giraud, is a Bordeaux wine from the Pomerol appellation. The vineyard is situated on the Right Bank of the Bordeaux wine region, within the department of Gironde. Like all wines produced in this appellation, Chateau Hosanna is unclassified, but Certan-Giraud has historically been regarded as one of the great crus of the region. 

The history of the name Château Hosanna is linked to the evolution of the property itself, reflecting its journey from its origins as part of the historic Certan estate to its current status as a distinguished winery in Pomerol. Once belonging to the de May family before the French Revolution, the property was formerly part of the extensive Certan domain, alongside Vieux Château Certan and Château Certan-de-May. Over time, the property underwent various name changes, including a period when it was known as Château Certan-Marzelle. In 1956, the property was acquired by the Giraud family, who renamed it Certan-Giraud. Under their ownership, the vineyard flourished, producing distinguished wines that upheld the property's reputation as one of Pomerol's premier crus. However, in 1999, a new chapter began for the property when it was acquired by Christian Moueix and integrated into the portfolio of Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix.

Upon acquiring the property, Christian Moueix sought to honor its heritage while imparting a new identity reflective of its unique character. In consultation with neighboring properties bearing the Certan name, including Vieux Château Certan, Moueix considered renaming it Château Certan. However, objections from Madame Bareau-Bader of Château Certan-de-May led to a different decision. Ultimately, the property was divided, with the larger portion becoming Château Hosanna and a smaller plot producing wines under the name Château Certan Marzelle. This name change marked a new era for the property, highlighting its specificity and reaffirming its commitment to excellence in winemaking. Today, Château Hosanna bears witness to the enduring heritage of Pomerol and the dedication of its guardians to preserving its legacy while embracing the future. 

The vineyard area spans 4.5 hectares with grape varieties consisting of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. The annual production averages 18,000 bottles of the Grand vin Château Hosanna. Viticultural practices applied in the vineyard aim to preserve the integrity of the terroir and promote the most authentic expression of the grapes. Careful vineyard management ensures that each vintage of Château Hosanna captures the very essence of its terroir, resulting in wines of exceptional quality and elegance.

"Made from 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the 2017 Hosanna is medium to deep garnet-purple in color and sashays out of the glass with beautiful red rose and violets scents over a core of baked blueberries, mulberries and plum preserves plus wafts of vanilla pod and cinnamon stick. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed full of perfumed black and blue fruits, supported by ripe, rounded tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing long and fragrant." - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Advocate (3/16/2020), Rating: 97+, Drink: 2022-2053

"The 2017 Hosanna was one of my favourite crus from Ets J-P Moueix from barrel. Now in bottle, it remains a delightful Pomerol. It has a generous and beautifully defined bouquet with ample red cherry, crushed strawberry and light black truffle aromas that are actually reminiscent of Bélair-Monange. The palate is medium-bodied but denser, thicker than its peers. There is real substance to this Hosanna that puts the relatively lightweight Certan-de-May in its place. It shows good grip with a saline finish. This is a deeply impressive Hosanna. Rejoice!" Neal Martin, Vinous (2/2020), Rating: 95, Drink: 2023-2048