Crozes-hermitage Wine

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  October 2009

  Chateau Curson Crozes-Hermitage 2003

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  Rich but restrained and elegant. Nose of cherry, juicy red fruit, pepper and other spices and pencil shavings. Palate of red fruit, sour cherries and spices. Oak imparts an almost caramel-like rich sweet smoothness to the front palate. Rich, integrated tannins with some bitterness... Read moreRich but restrained and elegant. Nose of cherry, juicy red fruit, pepper and other spices and pencil shavings. Palate of red fruit, sour cherries and spices. Oak imparts an almost caramel-like rich sweet smoothness to the front palate. Rich, integrated tannins with some bitterness on end palate, which balances well with some of the sweeter notes in the wine.    (hide)

  Wine review by penguinoid

  
  
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  October 2009

  Combier Crozes Hermitage Rouge 2007

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  Will look forward to seeing how this evolves over time in the cellar. Nice cassis aroma, with a twinge of chocolate. Full fruit palate with a long and peppery finish.

  Wine review by cookypuss1

  
  

• October 2009

  Winter White Wonderland   The Cotes Du Rhone wine region is a place of mystery ... du Pape, Cote Rotie and Crozes Hermitage. And then there’s the juice.  The Rhone River might as well flow red wine for the Syrah and Grenache grapes that form the pillars of the region.  The... Read moreWinter White Wonderland   The Cotes Du Rhone wine region is a place of mystery ... du Pape, Cote Rotie and Crozes Hermitage. And then there’s the juice.  The Rhone River might as well flow red wine for the Syrah and Grenache grapes that form the pillars of the region.  The blends of the Rhone are balanced and have a bounty of fresh red fruit.  The young wines are easy to drink and drink and drink…while older vintages, the Cotes Du Rhone named villages and Cru wines, are more spicey and complex.  These are wines to savor and are excellent with flavorful meals. There are two secrets of the Rhone region that only a visit to the area will best reveal. The ancient roman architectural influences, sweeping views of vines, terra cotta roofs and easy nature of the locals are spell binding.  It’s hard to comprehend how more people don’t cancel their return flight back home to take up a new life as a wine maker.  Many wine regions have the reputation of a star producer and the Cotes du Rhone A-list name is Chapoutier.  Visiting one of the Rhone region’s many wine routes you will encounter more mom and pop wine makers where you’ll likely see the son, or more often the daughter, these days, of the vintner working the bottling line or in some other area of production.  At one of these wineries a line might max 200 750 mL bottles an hour, a snail’s pace compared to a facility like that of Chapoutier or Guigal and Jaboulet, two other major producers in the region to note for becoming acquainted with the Rhone.  The charm and quality of the smaller producers rivals the modernization of the larger producers, and both are boosting the region into the much-deserved limelight. The other secret to the Rhone is the white wine.  To fall head over heels in love with white wine is to drink a Rhone white.  The whites have perfect acidity, are lush yet light on the palate with a lingering finish, hints of oak and worthy of applause.  On a visit to Chapoutier, the head of exports, charming, French of course, but speaking perfect English and schooled at one of the best business institutions in Europe, will likely offer a “winter white” as part of the mix of a guided tasting at the producer’s academic style classroom in Tain l'Hermitage.  Remember to bring a pen and note it down along as winter whites are excellent by the fireplace or at the table with lobster claw in butter, a salad of bib lettuce with a slice of boucheron that’s been grilled or rabbit loin in a mustard sauce and white asparagus, a local side favored in the Rhone. The end of summer usually means saying goodbye to watery Pinot Grigios and mediocre Chardonnays and hello again to red wine.  So for those who sometimes crave the freshness of a white wine with body in cooler weather should look no further than Rhone.  Many argue that the Cru village of Condrieu produces the best white wine in the world.  If you see a Condrieu on a menu or at a wine shop, run and get it.  And if it’s a Condrieu by Yves Cuilleron, share it only with dear friends but share it often. By carrie cresp    (hide)

  From the article Winter White Wonderland

  
  
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  October 2009

  Domaine Gilles Robin Crozes Hermitage 'Papillon' 2006

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  Toasted marshmallow and lead pencil nose. Fresh crunchy cherry fruit palate and more toasted marshmallow but acidic so not too sweet or overpowering. Long herby finish.

  Wine review by Lindy Hemsley

  
  
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  September 2009

  Paul Jaboulet Aine Crozes-Hermitage les Jalets 2003

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  As this is generic Crozes-Hermitage, I am not shocked to find the wine has peaked - decent vintage notwithstanding. Virtually no tannins remain and flavor is dominated by stewed confit, a hint of old tennis shoe and unpleasant tartness on the palate. Although the wine is... Read moreAs this is generic Crozes-Hermitage, I am not shocked to find the wine has peaked - decent vintage notwithstanding. Virtually no tannins remain and flavor is dominated by stewed confit, a hint of old tennis shoe and unpleasant tartness on the palate. Although the wine is technically sound, I'd try an more recent vintage. Bad bottle?    (hide)

  Wine review by zufrieden

  
  

• September 2009

  Ok, so back to work eh? --Chapoutier Chateauneuf du Pape Croix de Bois - not ... - never seen this --Guigal Crozes Hermitage - can be a good value in a rather simple but well made syrah --Yann Chave Hermitage - oaky and soapy last time I tried it with little Hermitage character... Read moreOk, so back to work eh? --Chapoutier Chateauneuf du Pape Croix de Bois - not ... - never seen this --Guigal Crozes Hermitage - can be a good value in a rather simple but well made syrah --Yann Chave Hermitage - oaky and soapy last time I tried it with little Hermitage character --Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage 'La Chapelle' - variable and over-priced --Chapoutier Cote Rotie la Mordoree - modern, nice wine but not what I would consider terribly typical --Rene Rostaing Cote Rotie Cuvee Classique a pretty good value, nice wine nicely made though there was certainly an evolution of style from 1999-2005 which is the last vintage I've tried. These have been rather inexpensive around here. --Guigal St. Joseph Vignes des Hospice - I've never tried this --Paul Jaboulet Aine Cornas Domaine de St. Pierre- I haven't tried this for quite a few years. Jaboulet, along with Delas, used to make some of the best Cornas. They bought fruit from all the producer who now bottle their own. Glorious wines made from the 60's through the late 80's at least. Seems like the price is out ahead of quality though.    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Chateauneuf-du-pape... by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  

• September 2009

  Branching out a bit further, can I ask for some opinions, Greg, on more ... Vieilles Vignes --Guigal Crozes Hermitage --Yann Chave Hermitage --Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage 'La Chapelle' --Chapoutier Cote Rotie la Mordoree --Rene Rostaing Cote Rotie Cuvee Classique --Guigal St.... Read moreBranching out a bit further, can I ask for some opinions, Greg, on more ... Vieilles Vignes --Guigal Crozes Hermitage --Yann Chave Hermitage --Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage 'La Chapelle' --Chapoutier Cote Rotie la Mordoree --Rene Rostaing Cote Rotie Cuvee Classique --Guigal St. Joseph Vignes des Hospice --Paul Jaboulet Aine Cornas Domaine de St. Pierre Finally, ran across another attractive-looking 2007 Cotes du Rhone, for just under $20: --2007 Le Clos du Caillou “Vieilles Vignes” Cotes du Rhone, North Berkeley Cuvee North Berkeley Imports brings it into the US, and got the winemakers to bottle a special cuvee for them. 80% Grenache, 13% Syrah and 7% Mourvèdre, and it supposedly drinks like a C9dP twice its price. Have some on order, though I haven't tasted it yet.    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Chateauneuf-du-pape... by dmcker

  
  

• August 2009

  Here is another selection of Côtes du Rhône wines with nice prices: - Domaine Gramenon - 2008 Les Laurentides red Syrah-Grenache (organic vineyards) (Parker loves it) Price around 8 euros - Côtes du Rhône Sablet, go to Domaine Paul Roumanille fot its Village 2006 (Parker rates... Read moreHere is another selection of Côtes du Rhône wines with nice prices: - Domaine Gramenon - 2008 Les Laurentides red Syrah-Grenache (organic vineyards) (Parker loves it) Price around 8 euros - Côtes du Rhône Sablet, go to Domaine Paul Roumanille fot its Village 2006 (Parker rates the 2005 90/100) - Around 8 euros - on Saint-Joseph, Domaine Pierre Gonon offers a splendid 2007 (around 15 euros) (organic vineyards and manual and horse vineyards work) see : http://www.20nobles.com/gonon.htm - in Crozes-Hermitage, Alain Graillot should seduce you with its 2007 (around 15 euros) - in Cairanne, an excellent choice is Domaine Marcel Richaud. Its 2007 (grenache, mourvèdre, syrah, carignan) is a very nice wine. Organic vineyards.10 euros. - in Ventoux, the Cave Coopérative Terraventoux produce for 2007 2 nice cuvées : TerraVentoux - 50% Grenache, 50% Syrah (5 euros) et Terres de truffes 50% Grenache, 50% Syrah (6,50 euros) http://www.terraventoux.com/    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Chateauneuf-du-pape... by po54

  
  

• August 2009

  I tasted this summer a 2008 chardonnay from my area which spent 6 months in french oak barrel and 6 other monts in american oak barrel. It was awfull : mouth of vanilla mixed with coconut. It wasn't wine anymore... something like perfume mixed with coconut cream. I couldn't swallow... Read moreI tasted this summer a 2008 chardonnay from my area which spent 6 months in french oak barrel and 6 other monts in american oak barrel. It was awfull : mouth of vanilla mixed with coconut. It wasn't wine anymore... something like perfume mixed with coconut cream. I couldn't swallow it... The winemaker told me that young consumers (18-19 years old) love it !!! Let's say its better than Coke, but, let's drink wine which is wine !!! I like very much Côtes du Rhône wines : Vacqueyras, Lirac, Gigondas, Chateauneuf, Beaumes de Venise, Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, Crozes, Côte-Rotie, Cornas, Sablet, Rasteau... At Vinexpo 2009 in Bordeaux, I stopped at the Côtes du Rhône booth and had a degustation of ALL the wines (red, rosé and white) ! And swallowed every drop of wine !!!    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Who have travelled in France... by po54

  
  
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  August 2009

  Emmanuel Darnaud Crozes-Hermitage les Trois Chenes 2005

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  In my life I have had three ecstatic wine experiences. One was a Chateauneuf du Pape at Bofinger's in Paris in about 2001--which I stupidly forgot to write down. Another was a Savigny-les-Beaunes 1999 which I have never been able to repeat. This wine was the third. The wine is... Read moreIn my life I have had three ecstatic wine experiences. One was a Chateauneuf du Pape at Bofinger's in Paris in about 2001--which I stupidly forgot to write down. Another was a Savigny-les-Beaunes 1999 which I have never been able to repeat. This wine was the third. The wine is fruity, completely round, without the sharpness on the palate or the thinness that can often characterize 100 percent syrah. Oak has done it's usual smoothing work, of course, but there is an earthiness to this wine that is not just from the barrel wood. If you can find a bottle grab it. Someone else rated this a 1. I cannot fathom it unless it's someone who dislikes rhone wines on principle.    (hide)

  Wine review by iabrams

  
  

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