2020 Emmanuel Darnaud Crozes-Hermitage Au Fil du Temps

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 91.5 points

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  12/4/2023 - thesternowl wrote: 92 Points

  Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of three days. Consistent throughout. The 2020 “Au Fils du Temps” sources its fruit from the Saviaux lieu-dit. It pours a deep ruby color with a purple tinge, a magenta rim and a near opaque core. Medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is youthful; expressive of black and blue fruits: blackberries and blueberries with lavender, black pepper, some bacon fat, and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+(?) acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+; rich and full of vigor. A dense wine. This is a wee babe and really needs time. A very, very good Crozes that rivals Graillot IMO. Drink now with a lot of patience (or if you like really young Northern Rhone Syrah) but I suspect this will improve after some time on its side. Drink through 2030.

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  4/12/2023 - d'Artagnan wrote: 91 Points

  Couleur pourpre, dense et brillante. Bouche bien concentrée, avec un boisé qui devrait bien s’intégrer. Belle densité, finale précise, sur des tanins fins. Très beau potentiel, à attendre quelques années idéalement ou carafer si t'es impatient, mais l'élevage est bien présent à ce stade. Beaucoup de fond pour l'appellation. 91-92+ pts

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