2021 Guigal Crozes-Hermitage

Fleshy textured black fruits with mildly chewy tannins and a savoury peppery dried herb infused finish.

From vines, averaging 35 years old, situated on steep slopes in the villages of Gervans, Mercurol, Larnage, and Crozes-Hermitage, growing in limestone, clay, and sandy gravel soils. The wine undergoes alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at high temperatures, followed by a three-week maceration period and an 18-month maturation in oak barrels.

Deep dark red black core with a dark red hue. Aromas of black cherry, liquorice and scorched earth mix with some dark raspberry, dried herb and peppered meat notes. Medium bodied the palate features fleshy textured black cherry and liquorice fruits over a dried herb, scorched earth and peppered dried meat background. Mildly chewy tannins with a savoury peppery dried herb infused finish that’s medium to long in length.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%

Other Reviews….
A prototypical Crozes-Hermitage, at the lighter end of the scale for this appellation, but with the juicy briar character we expect from this appellation. Supple tannins underline all this very nicely. Plenty of dried herbs in the finish. Drink now.
91 Points
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