Christelle Betton
Espiègle Crozes-Hermitage Syrah
Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Very distinctive. Some barnyard funk in the nose, alongside smoky notes and dark, ripe, pungent berries. Not a shy nose. On the palate it’s earthy, a little funky, with good acids. Nice structural balance to counter the nattie flavor profile. A Crozes that marches to the beat of its own drummer.
UPDATE: Night 2, there is an overwhelming nail polish remover scent that’s taken over. Yuk. Down the drain. If you have these, drink them soon, and fast.
Very distinctive. Some barnyard funk in the nose, alongside smoky notes and dark, ripe, pungent berries. Not a shy nose. On the palate it’s earthy, a little funky, with good acids. Nice structural balance to counter the nattie flavor profile. A Crozes that marches to the beat of its own drummer.
UPDATE: Night 2, there is an overwhelming nail polish remover scent that’s taken over. Yuk. Down the drain. If you have these, drink them soon, and fast.
Deep, glistening ruby. Smoke-accented black raspberry, cherry and violet scents, along with cracked pepper and olive nuances. Appealingly sweet and energetic in style, offering juicy red and dark berry and bitter chocolate flavors that become sweeter on the back half. Finishes on a gently tannic note, with repeating spiciness and a hint of smoky bacon. From the domaine's younger vines; aged in neutral oak barrels. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, December 2022)
Deep, glistening ruby. Smoke-accented black raspberry, cherry and violet scents, along with cracked pepper and olive nuances. Appealingly sweet and energetic in style, offering juicy red and dark berry and bitter chocolate flavors that become sweeter on the back half. Finishes on a gently tannic note, with repeating spiciness and a hint of smoky bacon. From the domaine's younger vines; aged in neutral oak barrels. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, December 2022)