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This shows pretty dark fruit along with cloves, dark berries and hints of black pepper. Medium to full body and a juicy finish. (August, 2018) James Suckling 92-93

Bright violet. Highly perfumed, mineral-accented dark berries, cherry liqueur and candied violet on the nose. At once rich and energetic, offering juicy, focused black raspberry and cherry cola flavors along with a hint of smokiness. Turns sweeter on the lively, penetrating finish, which features sneaky tannins and a strong echo of smoky minerality. (June, 2018) Vinous Media (Josh Raynolds) 92-94

The classically styled 2016 Crozes Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert boasts savory scents of black olive and leather. Medium to full-bodied, it's plummy and rich, creamy and ripe but savory and earthy, not jammy at all, with a lingering, velvety-textured finish. It drinks well now, but it should continue to evolve and drink well through 2035. (October, 2018)   Wine Advocate (Joe Czerwinski) 93