Domaine des Entrefaux Crozes Hermitage 2013

Owner/Winemaker Francois Tardy owns some of Crozes' best vineyards. Pebbly, limestone, terraced vineyards. Mature vines, farmed biodynamic. Grapes destemmed, fermented, aged in neutral barrels. Smell and taste smoky berries, anise, pipe tobacco, red currants, dried raspberries, black pepper. Has lively acidity and youthful tannins. Drink or hold - good times either way