The supporting tannins are like those of the Ruchots in that they’re dense but fine

camphor and licorice

And it is only going to get better from here

Rather cool nose but very tough schistous palate

powerful and serious larger-scaled flavors possess plenty of sappy dry extract which helps to buffer both the very firm acid spine as well as a touch of tannin on the bitter lemon

Chapoutier, Crozes-Hermitage Varonniers other_regions_australia The supporting tannins are likeVery stylish, with soft but persistent mouthfeel to the blackberry, pepper, tobacco and cocoa notes. Features lingering black tea and iron notes on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 611 cases made. JM