Wine Selection
Maxime Graillot Des Lises Crozes-Hermitage 2018 (France: Rhone, Northern) (ID# 3678)
| Name | Maxime Graillot Des Lises Crozes-Hermitage 2018 (ID# 3678) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varietal | Syrah | |||
| Region | France: Rhone, Northern | |||
| Notes | ""Opaque ruby. Smoke- and spice-accented dark berries and a hint of licorice on the lively nose. Subtly sweet blackberry and cherry flavors show very good clarity and energy and pick up a suave floral quality with aeration. Displays fine definition and strong, spicy lift on the persistent, gently tannic finish, which leaves lingering cherry and exotic spice notes behind. 30 whole clusters." (Josh Raynolds, Vinous) Practicing Organic. | |||
Additional Notes "Lush and inviting, with crushed plum and boysenberry purée flavors gliding atop a polished structure. Pretty finish lets the fruit take the lead, while light anise and apple wood notes chime in the background. Drink now through 2026. 2,400 cases made, 500 cases imported." (Wine Spectator) "The 2018 Crozes Hermitage features scents of almond paste against a backdrop of bold cherry flavors. It's full-bodied and hugely ripe, almost sweet-tasting and chocolaty on the palate. It looks to be an early-maturing vintage." (Wine Advocate) |
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| Price | $38.99 |
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| Scores | Press* | Points | Other | Gold Star |
| VIN: | 92 pts | Gold Star | ||
| WS: | 91 pts | |||
| WA: | 90 pts | |||
| Other | ABV% | Body | Oak | Bio/Natural/Org/Sus |
| 14.5 | Full | Light | Organic | |
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DEC = Decanter
JS = James Suckling
VIN = Vinous
WA = Wine Advocate (Robert Parker)
WE = Wine Enthusiast
WS = Wine Spectator
W&S = Wine & Spirits Magazine