Combier, Crozes-Hermitage Clos Grives other_regions_australia Quintessential Bollinger bouquet

Quintessential Bollinger bouquet

and I was impressed

This robust effort is borderline strict at present and will require plenty of age to soften the tannins

There is excellent volume and outstanding concentration to the vibrant and extract-rich medium weight flavors that possess fine depth on the balanced and highly persistent citrus-inflected finish that displays a deft application of wood

Yet there are aromatic red fruits with highlights of elderberry

Combier, Crozes-Hermitage Clos Grives other_regions_australia Quintessential Bollinger bouquetThe 2012 Crozes Hermitage Clos des Grives shows a night and day different style than the 2013 and is upfront, ripe, exuberant and sexy, with medium to full bodied notes of black raspberries, violets, flowers and spice. As with a number of these wines, it has a whiff of detracting volatile acidity, yet remains a terrific drink.