I like the lovely sense of vitality to the detailed and mineral-inflected medium-bodied flavors that possess fine intensity on the delicious and solidly complex finale

The supporting tannins are like those of the Ruchots in that they’re dense but fine

powerful and serious larger-scaled flavors possess plenty of sappy dry extract which helps to buffer both the very firm acid spine as well as a touch of tannin on the bitter lemon

Rather cool nose but very tough schistous palate

They exploit 35 hectares of mainly bush vines of Tino Fino accompanied by one hectare of Merlot and a smattering of other varieties that are intended to give their wines their own unique personalities

Chapoutier, Crozes-Hermitage Varonniers other_regions_australia I like the lovely senseVery stylish, with soft but persistent mouthfeel to the blackberry, pepper, tobacco and cocoa notes. Features lingering black tea and iron notes on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 611 cases made. JM