Domaine des Lises, Crozes-Hermitage, France

流沙莊園克羅茲-埃米塔日紅葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：4004

Proprietor Maxime Graillot utilized 25% whole bunches in his 2019 Crozes Hermitage, a vintage he considers sturdier than 2018. It delivers plenty of raspberry and cherry fruit on the nose, a rich, velvety texture on the medium to full-bodied palate and a long, plush finish. It should drink well for at least another 5 years or so.

The 2018 Crozes Hermitage features scents of almond paste against a backdrop of bold cherry flavors. It's full-bodied and hugely ripe, almost sweet-tasting and chocolaty on the palate. It looks to be an early-maturing vintage.

More classically built than the 2018, the 2017 Crozes Hermitage features a mélange of cranberries, cherries and raspberries. It's full-bodied, silky and peppery, with a firm but ripe base of tannins and a long, savory finish.

From Maxime Graillot's home estate, the 2016 Crozes Hermitage is a pretty classical rendering of the appellation, made with 30% whole clusters. Black olives, licorice and dark fruit come together on the nose and palate of this medium to full-bodied wine. The tannins are silky but assertive, making it a fine foil for red meats over the next 6-7 years.

The 2015 Crozes Hermitage avoids any sense of over-ripeness or excessive weight and tannin. Instead, it's silky and pure, with vibrant cherry fruit that begs to be gulped rather than carefully tasted. It's a terrific wine for drinking over the next 5-7 years.