Domaine Michelas-St. Jemms, Signature, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône, 2010

Tasting: Crozes-Hermitage 2010

Lush brawny nose, meaty. Sleek, textured, lifted, yet has plenty of spice and vigour. Has an appealing silkiness, good acidity, and considerable finesse. Harmonious and quite long.

Tasting: Crozes-Hermitage 2010

Dark hedgerow notes on the nose with hints of chocolate and Provence herbs; the palate is finely structured with chewy oak tannins held in check by the fruit character which defers mainly to black fruit at the upper reaches of the ripeness scale, held together admirably by fine acidity.

Tasting: Crozes-Hermitage 2010

Hard to find obvious fruit on nose, shows more of a meaty, black raisin nature, perhaps some mulberry. Palate is ample in style, with a steady line of prune flavour through it. Tightens and gets grainy, toasted towards the end. Quite long.