The lightest of the Crozes-Hermitage cuvees is Les Jalets. The 1999 Crozes-Hermitage Les Jalets exhibits good cherry and currant fruit along with a peppery herbaceousness. Although fruity and attractive, it is essentially superficial. Drink it over the next 4-5 years.
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