Paul Jaboulet Aîné Domaine de Thalabert Crozes-Hermitage 2022

This proves that Crozes-Hermitage can be a truly great wine. A wealth of black fruit, smoke, black pepper and raw meat aromas. At once bold, structured and elegantly balanced on the medium- to full-bodied palate, where the interplay of fleshiness and fine tannins is stunning. Very long, stony finish with notes of licorice and blackberries. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Score – 95. (Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com, Jan. 7, 2025)