Paul Jaboulet Aine, Crozes-Hermitage Roure other_regions Vertus and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ

Vertus and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ

The middle weight flavors are not quite as dense as those of the Forêt but they’re slightly finer while offering good power and punch on the peppery and spicy finish

But for all of the variety that these phenomena entail

which has the effect of accentuating dryness so it’s quite possible that the austerity of the finish will become less apparent once the wine is bottled

Vanilla and brioche aromas on the nose lead to a full-bodied

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Crozes-Hermitage Roure other_regions Vertus and Mareuil-sur-AÿOpaque ruby. An assertively scented, complex bouquet features mineral accented boysenberry, cherry liqueur, licorice and smoky mineral aromas that expand with air. Stains the palate with sweet, dense black and blue fruit, spicecake and candied violet flavors that show a surprisingly graceful touch thanks to a spine of juicy acidity. Velvety, slow mounting tannins shape a broad, smoke laced finish that hangs on with superb, floral driven persistence.