The dark plum/purple-colored 1998 Crozes-Hermitage Clos des Grives rouge reveals less acidity along with spicy new oak, rich, concentrated cassis and cherry notes, and a subtle Provencal herbaceousness. Well-made, nicely-textured, and mouth-filling, it should drink well for a decade.
Importer: Stacole Imports, Boca Raton, FL; tel. (561) 998-0029