The importance of drinking these wines in their youth cannot be overstated. The 2019 Crozes Hermitage Les Hauts d'Eole easily outperforms its 2018 sibling, offering up more intensity and freshness. Pencil shavings accent bold tangerine, pear and melon notes in this 70-30 Marsanne-Roussanne blend that's drawn from the northern portion of the appellation. Medium to full-bodied, it's silky and plump in feel, yet refreshing and citrusy on the finish without being at all edgy. Drink this zaftig wine over the next year or so.