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• TSBWine Likes this wine: 90 points

  February 6, 2014 - 90+ Points. Tasted serially over 2 hours. Served between 62-65 degrees.
  
  Off the initial pour the nose is quite expressive with wild raspberry, redcurrants, black currants and spice. On the palate it seemed wound up with bright red currant fruit and warm spice elements. Initially there's not a lot of pleasure here and it's rather ungiving despite the expressive nose.
  
  However over time with aeration (and as it raised from cellar temp) it really blossomed beautifully in the glass and gained considerable depth. Fresh black currants, blueberries, slate and violets dominated while notes of earth, dried herbs and iron came and went. There was lovely weight on the palate as well and a generosity on the midpalate where fresh berry fruits and violets converged. Excellent acidity, minerality and some firm tannins brought plenty of structure and freshness as well.
  
  Overall a rock solid value and a highly enjoyable Crozes. It's really showing well now and while it does not have the intensity and concentration to become a great wine, it delivers a lot of pleasure. I don't expect it to evolve or develop much over time so this is a candidate to drink soon. Recommend a decant of 45-60 minute and then enjoy it as it evolves in the glass.

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