potpourri and star anise show a hint of smokiness

Once again firm reduction relegates the underlying fruit to the background

4% Malbec and 3% Merlot

(from Les Fremiers

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Crozes-Hermitage Roure Vintage:2015 potpourri and star anise showOpaque ruby. An assertively scented, complex bouquet features mineral accented boysenberry, cherry liqueur, licorice and smoky mineral aromas that expand with air. Stains the palate with sweet, dense black and blue fruit, spicecake and candied violet flavors that show a surprisingly graceful touch thanks to a spine of juicy acidity. Velvety, slow mounting tannins shape a broad, smoke laced finish that hangs on with superb, floral driven persistence.