2019 Crozes Hermitage Rouge Les Baties

Opaque violet color. Powerful, smoke- and mineral-accented black and blue fruits, violet, tobacco and cured meat on the deeply perfumed nose. Stains the palate with juicy, mineral-laced cassis, blueberry, fruitcake and salty olive flavors that are sharpened by a spicy jolt of cracked pepper. Gently chewy tannins frame and add grip to an impressively persistent, penetrating finish that leaves candied dark berry, licorice and floral notes behind.