June 19, 2018 - Superb. Wonderful notes of iron and died blood. Savoury and soulful.
October 14, 2016 - Oxidized. Completely gone.
June 27, 2015 - Dark but clear purple/black, with some tawny edging. Nose of liquorice and very mature woodland fruit. Smooth; tannins like a lace curtain, still twitching gently with a touch of acidity. Very good, but only just on the right side of decay. Cork. 13%.
August 31, 2014 - Still drinking nicely! Has fruit, especially up front, and good structure. Softens quickly, but pleasantly so. Matched well with grilled lamb with Herbes de Provence. Drink soon; you won't be disappointed.
June 9, 2013 - Classic aged Crozes Hermitage but drink up soon as it won't last too much longer. Round and perfectly balanced and excellent with duck breast.
May 15, 2013 - Solid. Nice balance of funk and purity. Good concentration, good acid, well-integrated tannins. Holding up nicely.
September 19, 2012 - Fabulous stuff. Nose of blood and iron. Some leatheriness later. So sensuous and supple on the palate. Yum.
August 17, 2012 - Pretty mature colour. Constantly changing in the glass. Very fruity - red fruity, then blood and iron, then farmyardy with mushrooms. Interesting stuff. Lovely fine powdery quality to the mouthfeel. A spike of spice in the finish too. Starts to fade a little after a while, so drink soon.
April 9, 2012 - Better shape than the last! Some meatiness, dried blood, cranberry. Rather gentle, but nice. A llittle left over hadnt changed a whole lot by the following afternoon.
April 4, 2012 - Slightly porty and madeirised. Shame.