2021 Graeme & Julie Bott Crozes-Hermitage

Very fine expression of Syrah in this appellation. The wine was aged 10 months in French oak. For best results, decant to open this beauty up, age easily up to 5 years. VINOUS 90-92: Fresh and blue fruit, floral and cracked pepper scents, along with subtle tobacco and cola nuances. Sappy and expansive on the palate, offering jammy blueberry and cherry flavors that show good depth and spicy back-end lift. The floral notes come back steadily on a long, smooth finish that shows just a hint of rounded tannins. CASE of 12.