Winery - Domaine Philippe & Vincent Jaboulet
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This nicely made Crozes features plenty of heft, but also a sense of focus and freshness that gives it immediate appeal. Hints of honey and truffle add complexity to the citrus and melon flavors of this Marsanne-based effort. Drink now-2012.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A juicy, fruit-forward rendition of Crozes-Hermitage, with game- and herb-tinged cherries and berries. It’s medium bodied, with silky tannins that make it immediately approachable. Drink now–2015.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Slightly more concentrated and structured than the Jaboulet’s regular bottling of Crozes-Hermitage, the 2007 Nouvelère features fresh cherry and berry fruit admirably supported by hints of oak. It’s medium to full in body, with soft tannins and a slightly dusty finish. Drink now–2020.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Gamy, earthy, slightly murky aromas with enough black plummy fruit showing through. More promising on the palate with plenty of dark berry fruit, black olive and gamy flavors. Fairly dense, round and tannic. Full-bodied with a moderately long finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Intense black color. Very inexpressive on the nose nose with some muted plum fruits. Edgy crispness and chunky texture with flavors of sour plum, prune, strong coffee and balsamic notes. Moderate finish with a spicy, tart grip.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Made only from Roussanne, one might expect a dramatically different style of Hermitage. But not so much. Like other Hermitage's, this is broad, full bodied and lushly textured, without much in the way of distinctive fruit aromas. Long and mouthwatering on the finish. Unknown aging potential.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
There’s a new Jaboulet in town. Actually, this is the same family that put Paul Jaboulet Aîné on the map, but they’ve sold that company off and have started small again. The 2005 Crozes-Hermitage is a medium-bodied, juicy, fruity wine powered by plums and blackberries. There’s ample concentration and persistence, it just needs more complexity.
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