Domaine Rousset, Crozes-Hermitage Rouge, 2022 so050421 robert moncuit If Clos Saint-Denis is all

If Clos Saint-Denis is all grace

mineral-forward expression

including from some of the more overlooked corners of the boot

The 2012 vintage may not have the flash of surrounding years

Domaine Rousset, Crozes-Hermitage Rouge, 2022 so050421 robert moncuit If Clos Saint-Denis is allFrom the tenth generation of vignerons in his family, Stphane Rousset produces this 100% Syrah from 40 50 year old vines on the granite hillsides of Erme, Gervans, and Crozes. This is no ordinary Crozes Hermitage: it appears austere when opened but reveals remarkable deptha fabulous Hermitage like expression of red currant and blackberry fruit layered with stone and mineral. Cherry liqueur aromas, earth, citrus, and powdered stone lead to a palate