Combier, Crozes-Hermitage Clos Grives other_regions_italy It’s neat and precise and

It’s neat and precise and drinking well now

Aged 15 months in 80% new French oak before blending

intense and pungent

it’s the degree that matters and whether the nose would bother most people is hard to judge but it did me

apt for a 30 year old Champagne – alive and kicking

Combier, Crozes-Hermitage Clos Grives other_regions_italy It’s neat and precise andThe 2012 Crozes Hermitage Clos des Grives shows a night and day different style than the 2013 and is upfront, ripe, exuberant and sexy, with medium to full bodied notes of black raspberries, violets, flowers and spice. As with a number of these wines, it has a whiff of detracting volatile acidity, yet remains a terrific drink.