Paul Jaboulet Aîné Domaine de Thalabert Crozes-Hermitage 2021

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. (Stuart Pigott,jamessuckling.com,Jan. 7, 2025)