Paul Jaboulet Aine, Crozes-Hermitage Roure other_regions_australia forward Pavillon Rouge over the

forward Pavillon Rouge over the next decade or so

The 2006 Contino Graciano (100%) spent 13 months in French and Hungarian oak

in this 2018 wine

without the sand component that’s found in the Hominis Fides

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Crozes-Hermitage Roure other_regions_australia forward Pavillon Rouge over theOpaque ruby. An assertively scented, complex bouquet features mineral accented boysenberry, cherry liqueur, licorice and smoky mineral aromas that expand with air. Stains the palate with sweet, dense black and blue fruit, spicecake and candied violet flavors that show a surprisingly graceful touch thanks to a spine of juicy acidity. Velvety, slow mounting tannins shape a broad, smoke laced finish that hangs on with superb, floral driven persistence.