Paul Jaboulet Aine, Crozes-Hermitage Roure Vintage:2015 Disgorged in April 2020 with

Disgorged in April 2020 with four grams per liter dosage

espresso roast

thyme and mint—reminiscent of the wild herbs that grow in the region

It has that iodine-like or fresh blood note I associate with schist and iron soils

intense and nicely precise medium weight flavors possess excellent punch and salinity on the sneaky long

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Crozes-Hermitage Roure Vintage:2015 Disgorged in April 2020 withOpaque 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.