2017 Crozes-Hermitage, Silene, J. L. Chave Selection

TASTING NOTES

"A dark and winey style, with black currant and bitter plum fruit lined with mouthwatering tobacco leaf and olive notes. Good tarry grip holds the finish. Best from 2020 through 2025. 125 cases imported." Wine Spectator
(WS, 11/30/2019)

Rating: 92
Drink from: 2020-2025

"Bright violet. Mineral-accented cherry, boysenberry and smoky bacon aromas are complicated by suggestions of olive and candied flowers. Energetic and focused for the vintage, offering concentrated bitter cherry, cassis and violet pastille flavors braced by a spine of juicy acidity. Closes sappy, smooth and quite long, with sneaky tannins and a lingering suggestion of juicy black and blue fruits." Josh Raynolds, Vinous.com
(AG, 09/01/2019)

Rating: 92
Drink from: 2022-2030

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