Graillot, Crozes-Hermitage Vintage:2022 This is ripe to the

This is ripe to the point of displaying background notes of prune on the plum and earth-scented nose that lacks the same freshness

A more elegant and slightly better layered nose flashes notes of lemon rind

earth and sauvage hints add considerable depth to the dark berry fruit and cassis aromas

with a round personality and the essence of smoke

fresh fruit

Graillot, Crozes-Hermitage Vintage:2022 This is ripe to theBottled in March 2024, the 2022 Crozes Hermitage is marked by barnyard notes that point to the presence of Brettanomyces. Even though there is some complexity through black fruit, cedar and cured meat notes, the 2022 has an overall rusticity and dryness that does not entice my palate. I recommend going for the exquisite 2021 or the upcoming 2023.