Gilles Robin Crozes-Hermitage Cuvee Papillon 2023 SPRHONE A light ruby

A light ruby

including wormwood

A palate that is bright but earthy

granite deposits

Mount Langi Ghiran has been crafting iconic cool-climate wines since 1969

Gilles Robin Crozes-Hermitage Cuvee Papillon 2023 SPRHONE A light rubyGilles Robin started his domaine in 1996 by planting Syrah on Les Chassis, the stony, sun warmed river terrace that is the best land on the southern side of Crozes Hermitage. Papillon comes from those vines, and it sees no oak at all aged entirely in tank, which is the entire point. Nothing is allowed to stand between you and the fruit, so this is Northern Rhone Syrah in its most direct form: violets, plum and cracked black pepper with a savory, olive