E. GUIGAL Crozes-Hermitage 2017 $35 (90 points)
Offers up velvety-textured plum and blackberry purée flavors against a backdrop of black tea and alder notes. Subtle sanguine twinge on the slightly soft finish. Drink now through 2023.
Offers up velvety-textured plum and blackberry purée flavors against a backdrop of black tea and alder notes. Subtle sanguine twinge on the slightly soft finish. Drink now through 2023.
Pear, pomelo and white grapefruit flavors are fresh and light on a crisp frame, while hints of thyme linger on the finish. Drink now.
Generous yet refined and focused, with expressive raspberry, grilled orange and spice flavors that linger on the long, focused finish. Drink now through 2027.
Fresh star fruit, quinine, tarragon and white peach flavors are gilded with a hint of lemon shortbread on the finish. Tasty. Clairette and Roussanne. Drink now through 2022.
This is a densely textured red, rich, with vivid acidity and refined tannins propelling its black cherry, blackberry, leather, iron, woodsy and tobacco aromas and flavors. Fine balance, length and character. Drink now through 2032.
A creamy and buttery style, with hints of richness to the ripe white fruit and spice flavors, followed by dried sage on the savory finish. Drink now.
There are plenty of savory notes—eucalyptus, juniper and thyme—reconciled by cherry and earth flavors in this red, which shows a midpalate sweetness before the pointed tannins emerge. The finish is long and satisfying. Best from 2023 through 2040.