Ferraton Pere & Fils, La Matiniere, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône, 2010

Tasting: Crozes-Hermitage 2010

Muted black fruits nose. Fairly rich and supple, forward for 2010, but has intensity and piquancy. Good acidity gives it drive and length. Not complex but textured and long.

Tasting: Crozes-Hermitage 2010

Generous of hue, with a distinctive nose of violets, licorice and cassis. Palate is softer than expected, with gentle red-berried fruit, hints of garrigue compact tannins and quite a gently upholstered finish. A pleasingly rustic style.

Tasting: Crozes-Hermitage 2010

Reductive, spritzy; flat aroma, subdued black fruit; unconvincing, slightly tinny note on palate, fruit is on the stretch. Acidity is outside the wine on the finish. Rather hollow.