2018 Franck Balthazar Crozes Hermitage

From 37 year old vines, 15 days and kept in barrels for 10 months. Long, grimy, edgy; filled with tons of herbs and spice. 

92-93 Points Josh Raynolds: “Bright violet color. Mineral-accented dark berries and licorice on the pungent, incisive nose. Offers gently sweet black raspberry. Blueberry flavors show very good clarity and pick up a sexy floral quality with aeration. Displays strong, energetic lift and cut on the gently tannic, persistent finish, which features resonating blue fruit and exotic spice notes. (all whole clusters)”