A good showing for this negociant Crozes, with dense black fruit on the nose followed by flavors of plum and black cherries over a firm, minerally core. It’s full-bodied yet crisp in acidity, with a long, juicy finish and supple tannins. Imported by Boisset America. ——J.C.(11/15/2005)—— 89

Stewed dark fruit with leather and spice accents show on the nose of this angular, narrow wine. Very dry on the tongue, it offers black coffee and smoke flavors and high acidity. A taut finish closes this lean machine.——W.E.(10/1/2001)—— 81