M. Chapoutier Crozes-Ermitage Rouge - Les Varonniers 2020

M. Chapoutier, Crozes-Ermitage Rouge - Les Varonniers er en imponerende vin fra det nordlige Rhône. Vinen er lavet på 100% Syrah-druer og er dyrket efter biodynamiske foreskrifter. Man er ikke i tvivl om, at man her har at gøre med en fremragende vin, når man ser på de mange flotte anmeldelser, vinen gennem årene har fået. “Sumptuous cherries line the medium to full-bodied palate of the 2018 Crozes Hermitage les Varonniers. Underneath—for the moment—are stony notes of granitic reserve, which I wouldn't be surprised to see emerge even more with time. For now, this looks plush and fruity, but don't be misled—there's more here. 92-94/100” – The Wine Advocate “Highly perfumed, mineral-accented black/blue fruit liqueur, incense and potpourri aromas take on exotic spice and licorice nuances with aeration. Deeply concentrated but lively as well, offering sappy blueberry, cassis, violet pastille and fruitcake flavors that are given vibrant lift by smoky mineral and spice flourishes. The mineral note drives an extremely long, energetic finish, where chewy tannins provide shape and firming grip. 94-96/100” – Vinous "Always one of the top Crozes-Hermitage out there (although the case could be made that it's more Hermitage than Crozes), the 2018 Crozes-Ermitage Les Varonniers has a liqueur of rocks-like character as well as gorgeous blue fruits, violets, earth, and bouquet garni aromas and flavors. I'd unquestionably guess Hermitage in a blind lineup. This full-bodied beauty has a seamless texture, ample tannins, and a great finish. It's pure class and the finest Crozes Hermitage out there in 2018. It's a stunning value that readers should snatch up!. 98/100" - Jeb Dunnuck