Paul Jaboulet Aine, Crozes-Hermitage Roure other_regions which has the effect of

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The impressively rich and full-bodied flavors possess excellent muscularity while delivering plenty of minerality on the well-balanced and beautifully complex finale

The middle weight flavors are not quite as dense as those of the Forêt but they’re slightly finer while offering good power and punch on the peppery and spicy finish

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a young grower who continues to demonstrate significant promise

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Crozes-Hermitage Roure other_regions which has the effect ofOpaque 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.