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M. Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage Les Meysonniers Rouge 2008
Crozes Hermitage, Northern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceVery peppery, earthy, licorice root, spicy, menthol, tobacco, savoury aromas. Round, dry, elegant, slightly lean palate with earthy, licorice, menthol, tobacco, barnyard, black cherry, roasted pepper, mineral flavours with a juicy, cool fruit finish. Good solid expression of Northern syrah. Drink now-3 years.Tasted: 14 January 2010Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $27.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
QC | $26.00 | 750ml |
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 131078UPC: 03391181030830