Product Overview
93 Points - Wine Spectator
"This red is suave, with rich waves of plum, dark currant and tobacco rolling through in unison, with subtle tugs of warm earth and bay on the finish. A buried mineral note peeks in as well. Drink now through 2029. 250 cases made, 50 cases imported." -JM 8/31/21
93 Points - Vinous
"Deep purple. Spice-tinged dark berries, potpourri, olive paste and smoky bacon on the highly perfumed nose. Juicy, penetrating and appealingly sweet, offering densely packed blueberry, cherry preserve and candied violet flavors that are firmed by a spine of juicy acidity. Gently chewy tannins add grip to an impressively persistent, mineral- and spice-accented finish that strongly repeats the floral and olive note. (15% new oak)" -JR, Mar/2020
(90-92) Points - Wine Advocate
"A bit cedary on the nose, the 2018 Crozes Hermitage Le Grand Courtil packs in plenty of dark fruit flavors in behind the oak, offering notes of baked plum and blackberries, plus more savory hints of black olives and licorice. Full-bodied and supple, this velvety-textured offering can be drunk now or anytime over the next decade." -JC, 5/13/21
91 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"Pronounced aromas of vanilla and cherry cola announce this concentrated, lavish Syrah. The palate is marked by powerful streaks of sun-drenched cassis and blueberry flavors edged by char, smoke and peppercorn. Full bodied and a bit brawny but framed by fine, chalky tannins, the wine should improve through 2028 and hold longer still." -ALI, 10/1/21
