8 1/4 Screwcaps
Let me start this first and foremost in that to me, most of the time, Croze Hermitage (northern Rhone Valley of France) reds are like the beautiful woman that you spoil and shower with gifts that you fall in love with, but eventually find out that she just used you. Fortunately, this is not a typical Croze Hermitage.
By law, Croze Hermitage has to have 90% Syrah and 10% white wine in their blend, making it a poor cousin of Cote Rotie. That having been said, this wine brings about a wonderful nose of pepper, floral smells, plum and slate and follows through beautifully with a cocophony of black cherry and white pepper that is coupled with nice, velvety tannins and a balanced acidity.
Perfect to use as a substitute when you are just tired of pinot noir to which it goes very well with lamb, turkey, pork and duck. Drink it within the first 5-7 years of bottling and you won't be disappointed!
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