J. Boutin 'Les Hauts Granites' Crozes-Hermitage 2016 _farming_Organic Vine Age: Planted around 1980

Vine Age: Planted around 1980

reminiscent of a tangy red fruit tart (wild strawberry

The pages that Kermit has written about them alone rival those of his dear friend

60 and 75 –hectoliter Slavonian and Austrian oak barrels for 30 months

J. Boutin 'Les Hauts Granites' Crozes-Hermitage 2016 _farming_Organic Vine Age: Planted around 1980Deep, shimmering violet. Dark berries, potpourri, exotic spices and a suggestion of smoky minerals on the highly perfumed nose. Juicy, penetrating and appealingly sweet, offering densely packed, energetic blackberry, cherry compote and violet flavors that are supported by a spine of juicy acidity. Supple, even tannins add grip to the impressively persistent, mineral driven finish, which strongly repeats the floral note.