2012 Crozes Hermitage la Matiniere
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Deep ruby. Pungent, perfumed aromas of dark berries, olive and incense, with a peppery quality building in the glass. Offers broad black and blue fruit flavors, plus a touch of allspice that gains strength with air. Closes on a smoky note, with repeating spiciness, supple tannins and very good persistence.
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Josh Raynolds
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The 2012 Crozes Hermitage la Matiniere is outstanding and should check in as a serious value. It's deep ruby/purple color is followed by lots of black cherry and black raspberry fruit intermixed with plenty of peppery herbs, spice and violet aromas and flavors. Medium to full-bodied, textured, balanced and classy, drink it over the coming decade.
Inky ruby. Pungent scents of dried cherry, blueberry and cracked pepper, with a smoky overtone. On the palate, pliant blueberry and floral pastille flavors are complicated by hints of allspice and licorice. Finishes long and smooth, with supple tannins coming on late and adding gentle grip. This wine was raised entirely in concrete.