Crozes Hermitage excelled in 2015 and all three of these releases from Chapoutier are more than notable. Looking first at the value-priced 2015 Crozes Hermitage Le Petite Ruche, its inky color is followed by classic Northern Rh?ne Syrah notes of dark fruits and peppery herbs, and it has medium-bodied richness, lots of fruit and solid length.