This compact and very tightly wound effort makes it unequivocally clear that this is built to reward extended keeping and like the Folatières
Readers who prefer more aromatic complexity might prefer to cellar the 2012 for another few years
This is excellent for what it is and highly recommended
forward Pavillon Rouge over the next decade or so
Coming from this more exposed site with more intense winds
Paul Jaboulet Aine, Crozes-Hermitage Roure other_regions_australia This compact and very tightlyOpaque ruby. An assertively scented, complex bouquet features mineral accented boysenberry, cherry liqueur, licorice and smoky mineral aromas that expand with air. Stains the palate with sweet, dense black and blue fruit, spicecake and candied violet flavors that show a surprisingly graceful touch thanks to a spine of juicy acidity. Velvety, slow mounting tannins shape a broad, smoke laced finish that hangs on with superb, floral driven persistence.