Combier, Crozes-Hermitage Clos Grives

Combier, Crozes-Hermitage Clos GrivesThe 2012 Crozes Hermitage Clos des Grives shows a night and day different style than the 2013 and is upfront, ripe, exuberant and sexy, with medium to full bodied notes of black raspberries, violets, flowers and spice. As with a number of these wines, it has a whiff of detracting volatile acidity, yet remains a terrific drink.

acacia blossom and lilac combine with those of lemon-lime

delicate and lacy

If you you have the money

(90-92)/2017+

racy and incisive

Youthfully reticent

with racy acids

37 ha monopole of Bouchard that required seven generations for the family to acquire all of it)

I very much like the sense of proportion and harmony

This is also most impressive though note that patience will be required

Wonderful aromas of citrus peel

There is real underlying tension and energy here that gives lift and punch to the overall effect