Romain Fitoussi

9.0

Super-vitaminized syrah in the Moroccan sun (drunk on the spot!). Cuvée admirably conducted by Alain Graillot renowned for his Croze-Hermitage: charming nose of ripe red and black fruits, and an explosive bouquet of dried flowers. Wonderful vinification with well-integrated fruit / wood tannins; a supple and velvety palate. Otherwise, it is still very alcoholic. This prominence can be attenuated per hour of ventilation and refreshed to 13-15 degrees. 14-18 € ok, but not more!

Syrah sur-vitaminée sous le soleil Marocain, bue sur place! Cuvée admirablement conduite par Alain Graillot réputé pour ses Croze-Hermitage: nez charmeur sur des fruits rouge et noirs bien mûrs, et bouquet explosif de fleurs séchées. Vinification admirable avec des tanins fruits/bois bien fondus; une bouche souple et veloutée. Pour le reste ça n’en reste pas moins très alcooleux, dont la proéminence sera atténuée par heure d’aération et rafraîchi à 13-15 degrés. 15€ euros c’est bien mais pas plus ! — 5 years ago

Randy Fillingim

9.0

Do you not drink a lot of Croze hermitage. that being said -it drank wonderfully for a 13 year old. fruits and tannins still doing their job — 7 years ago

Joyce Lin

9.0

Violet/purple flower on the nose, black pepper, savory dried herbs and cured meat, cooked onion, blackberries, blueberries, dusty. Med to med plus body and alcohol, med tannin with good acidity. Love the nose especially. Classic and delicious Croze Hermitage at reasonable price. — 8 years ago

Kyle Miller

9.0

2012- crushed cherries intermingled with vanilla and toasted oak, touched with sweet cocoa and leather. Light tannins giving the body and texture of a quality Croze Hermitage — 8 years ago

Devin Bostick

8.9

Little sweet, raspberry, dark, tannin, slight sour, off balance — 9 years ago

roland benedetti

9.6

Drinking 2004, 2005 and 2006 of La Geynale. I think the last 3 vintage of Robert Michel, isn'it?
Amazing how those 3 vintages are aligned and consistent!
2004 is immediately super powerful and true. Very intense. 2005 takes a lot of time to open up. First very closed and quite a lot of alcohol vapors, bit after 3-4 hours, it's getting there, may be the more intense. 2006 is much easier, closer to northern neighbors in Hermitage or Croze Hermitage.
But still all is super consistent, and super traditional. — 9 years ago

with Leah and Xavier

Mike R

9.1

Not a Cali port guy but this was good last night paired caramelized pears and vanilla ice cream 👍 — 6 years ago

Miki Sano

9.2

with wada & SANO family — 6 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.2

Tasty Croze that has dark cherry, blackberry with leather, black olive, pepper & dried herbs. On the palate this was med bodied, balanced with nice length. — 7 years ago

Karen DeRuyter

9.3

Very smooth Yummy!
— 8 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.4

Raspberries and other assorted red fruit, finishes with tarragon. Beautifully bright. A good pair with our cassoulet. — 9 years ago

with Lynne

Ian Riach

9.0

Tres Bon!! Lots of spice and very fruit forward. Really softened up after an hour decant. Full bodied Rhone, but primarily Grenache which explains the spice. Long, pleasant finish. Yummy. — 9 years ago

James K

10

Perfect. Home-run. Everything I want on the nose. Amazing balance. The finish is chocolate and forever. I am not that familiar with the producer, but that will be rectified shortly. — 9 years ago

with mike and Kari

Nicolas Busquet

9.0

Upon recommendation from the wine ship guy, i opened this 2-3 hours before tasting, which was good, except for tge fact that it got too warm. I popped it back in the fridge for 20 minutes and then it was perfect. Very fruit forward and fresh with a nice structure despite its youth (2017 tasted in August 2019). All the guests loved it. — 6 years ago

Joe Fusaro

9.0

Lots of fruit and very drinkable. Grenache comes through nicely. — 7 years ago

Matthew Dickson

9.3

Fantastic example of croze-hermitage. Enjoyed in local bouchon in Lyon — 7 years ago

William Bonard

9.1

Went perfectly with my steak this evening. — 8 years ago

Ming L

9.0

When this went on sales, I had my reservation. Oakville AVA juice from a very good 2013 vintage for $29? Well, what a surprise! Medium to full body. Red cherry, mint, black currant, herbs. Vivid acidity with slight sweet undertone. Gripping tannins. Not a big and powerful Napa cab, but it's beautifully structured and well balanced. Just let it breath for at least 90 minutes before serving. Grape is from the famed Money Road Vineyard. I'm pretty sure this is the lowest-priced Oakville cab on the market. — 9 years ago

roland benedetti

9.5

Yep, cassis , pepper, so Croze Hermitage!!!! So smooth. — 9 years ago

with Leah

MaryAnn DeSantis

8.9

Veet smooth tannins. Prune notes. Fruit on nose — 10 years ago