Paul Jaboulet Aine, Crozes-Hermitage Thalabert other_regions_italy This is another Rutherford vineyard

This is another Rutherford vineyard that was made famous by Joe Heitz when he used to produce wine from it

A brooding and much less expressive nose grudgingly reveals notes of both red and dark berries

completing a wonderful Barsac

with a racy spine of acidity and delicately chalky phenolic structure

the wood and menthol influence isn’t subtle though neither does it mask the cool aromas of various dark berries

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Crozes-Hermitage Thalabert other_regions_italy This is another Rutherford vineyardThe 2021 Crozes Hermitage Domaine De Thalabert is pretty and elegant, with medium bodied aromas and flavors of ripe black cherries, truffly earth, and peppery herbs. It's nicely balanced, has juicy, integrated acidity, and outstanding length. It's an undeniable success in the vintage.