Guigal Crôzes Hermitage 2017

Marked by scents of cracked pepper and ripe cherries, the 2017 Crozes Hermitage is more concentrated and textured than the 2016. Medium to full-bodied, it finishes velvety, with hints of raspberries and licorice.

Not yet bottled, the 2017 Crozes-Hermitage should be a step up over the 2016 and is a classy, pure, lengthy Syrah that has black raspberry and darker berry fruits, notes of peppery herbs, earthy, ripe tannins, and a great nish. It’s going to drink well for upwards of a decade.

Some good complexity and depth here with a fleshy and ripe, melon, pear and apple core. Some white peaches, too. The palate has layered texture and beautiful, apple and pear focus. Long and even. Drink or hold.