Jean-Claude Marsanne Crozes-Hermitage rouge 2023

Jean-Claude Marsanne Crozes-Hermitage rouge 2023Crozes Hermitage rouge 2023 Jean Claude Marsanne $43. 99 SALE US Low $46. 99 reg Planted in 1972 1975, 1978, 1983, and some in 2005, Syrah from granite, clay, these are late ripening soils at bottom of Les Voussres. Destemmed, 3 4 week vinification, daily pumping overs, 1 2 part vat emptying refillings, aged 5% in new French oak 228L, 65% used 228L oak casks, 30% used 600L oak casks all for 12 months, then blended and vatted for an additional 6

- By Eric Guido on November 2023

and has freshness and length

One of the best Mas La Planas in a while

with fine persistence and a gentle roundness from lees ageing — seamless and food-friendly with a clean

leaving a dry aftertaste

He told me he hasn't seen a vintage like it for a long time—healthy grapes and a lack of issues

The slightly bitter almond finish adds complexity to this exquisite wine

Elena Vermouth di Torino NV

which may be the result of the challenging vintage

this starts off with intense scents of cherry

Fine but dense tannins with a very long persistence finish

This stuff is totally crushable