Emmanuel Darnaud, Crozes-Hermitage Trois Chenes other_regions_australia (Even in torrid July 2009

(Even in torrid July 2009 – which happens to have coincided with my own previous and memorable visit – he reports that they were scarcely utilized

A subdued nose only grudgingly reveals the cool and airy red and dark currant

I find the mid-palate particularly fascinating

sensuous texture is the perfect back drop for all the ripe

A really lovely expression of quite intense fruit - a little too intense to be truly elegant perhaps

Emmanuel Darnaud, Crozes-Hermitage Trois Chenes other_regions_australia (Even in torrid July 2009Shows a sappy, dense fruit core, with kirsch and plum paste flavors rolled together, while licorice snap, sweet tobacco and a tarry streak assert themselves through the finish. Drink now through 2030. 1,600 cases made, 150 cases imported.