Vintages 2008

Wine Advocate # 193 - Feb 2011

Score : 88

The 2008 Crozes-Hermitage Blanc (95% Marsanne and 5% Roussanne) is put through full malolactic fermentation and is aged in neutral wood barrels (25%) and stainless steel (75%). It reveals lots of citrus oil and nectarine notes intermixed with hints of spice and earth. This medium-bodied white is meant to be drunk over the next several years. Robert Parker.

Wine Spectator - Web Only - 2010

Score: 89

Plump peach, roasted macadamia nut, coconut and melon peel notes glide through the round, fresh finish. Drink now. 3,800 cases made. James Molesworth.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar - Jan/Feb 10

Score : 89

Light gold. Nervy, mineral-driven aromas of lemongrass, lime and green apple, with a bright note of talc. Racy citrus flavors are sharply focused and pure, with good mineral cut and a late note of floral honey. Misses some of the loose-knit character that often plagues the whites of this appellation and finishes with zesty lemon and lime notes and very good persistence. Josh Raynolds