Millésime 2005

Wine Advocate # 182 - Apr 2009

Score : 90

The finest of this trio is the 2005 Crozes-Hermitage. A dense ruby/purple hue is followed by aromas of new saddle leather, cassis, crushed black olives, and a hint of underbrush. Full-bodied, dense, and rich with sweet tannin as well as good acidity, it should drink nicely for a decade. Drink: 2009 - 2019. Robert Parker.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar - Jan/Feb 08

Score : 90-91

Bright ruby. Fresh, primary blackberry and candied cherry aromas are complicated by suave floral and mineral tones. Spicy dark berry flavors show good depth and silky texture, with slow-mounting tannins on the close. This was scheduled for bottling in January or February of 2008. Josh Raynolds.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar - Jan/Feb 09

Score : 89

Vivid red. Sexy bouquet of red berries, Asian spices and fresh flowers. Very fresh, with racy raspberry and wild strawberry flavors, no apparent tannins and lively minerality. The elegance of this wine is quite alluring. Finishes clean, brisk and persistent.  Josh Raynolds.