This is an excellent expression of Crozes-Hermitage from Jann Chave in the northern Rhône Valley, one of the region’s stronger producers. It has cedar and spice aromatics. The palate reminds of syrah with its pepper and spice character. Some pastille notes express themselves at intervals. Overall, this is a very good wine that is enjoyableContinue reading “Yann Chave Le Rouvre Crozes Hermitage 2016”
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M. Chapoutier Les Incontournables Crozes-Hermitage and Luberon 2016
Here are two sound releases from M. Chapoutier, both from the 2016 vintage. Luberon sits between the southern Rhône valley and Provence, whilst Crozes-Hermitage is in the northern Rhône and quite different in style. The 2016 vintage appears sound in the northern Rhône and a great vintage in the southern Rhône. I find Jancis Robinson’sContinue reading “M. Chapoutier Les Incontournables Crozes-Hermitage and Luberon 2016”
M. Chapoutier Les Incontournables Crozes-Hermitage 2014
This is a pretty basic Crozes-Hermitage from Chapoutier. The 2014 vintage has aromatics of syrah spices and earth. The palate is medium bodied. The finish is short and lacks complexity of expression. Current drinking only. Rating: Acceptable. Abv: 13%. Price: $27.
Yann Chave Crozes Hermitage 2010
The name Chave on a bottle from the northern Rhône is usually a better than ordinary set of odds. This wine is a medium to pronounced intensity expression of ruby in colour and bright in the glass. On the nose, it has restrained aromatics of spirit, brooding earth, spice and pepper, although its youthfulness isContinue reading “Yann Chave Crozes Hermitage 2010”