Crozes Hermitage Rouge Nobles Rives 2001

Cave de Tain l'Hermitage (France)

Syrah
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals good personality with intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and black pepper followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, tobacco, licorice, vanilla and hints of cocoa. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic and slightly crisp attack however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. This Crozes Hermitage ages for 6-8 months in barrique.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Broiled meat and barbecue, Stuffed pasta, Sauteed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
February 2004