A ripe and expressive nose reveals notes of both red and dark berries that are cut with plenty of earth influence that can also be found on the vibrant and voluminous flavors that terminate in a rustic and youthfully austere finish

But of course I don't know whether this is the cuvée everywhere else at the moment

It explodes with concentrated apple and almond layers

Ageing is in 500-litre barrels with no new oak

Kabinett was assured

Colombier, Crozes-Hermitage Gaby other_regions A ripe and expressive noseSaturated ruby. Intense cherry and blackberry scents, along with hints of pipe tobacco, cola and baking spices. Juicy and energetic in the mouth, offering concentrated cherry, blueberry and spicecake flavors that turn sweeter on the back half. Sneaky, rounded tannins build steadily on an impressively long, spice accented finish that leaves behind suggestions of mocha and candied flowers. Josh Raynolds