Jean-Luc Colombo, La Tuilere, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône, 2010

Tasting: Crozes-Hermitage 2010

Closed nose. Medium-bodied, sleek, but it’s simple and lacks nuances. Ample acidity keeps it fresh, but it’s rather light and lacks depth and complexity. Modest length.

Tasting: Crozes-Hermitage 2010

Savoury nose with a hint of reduction; forest floor behind that and hints of spice. The palate is quite raw old-fashioned, with grippy tannins, unable to grip onto that much here, despite the quality of the vintage.

Tasting: Crozes-Hermitage 2010

Reductive, rather broad, filled nose, good black fruit pulp or juice air, floral touch. Palate a bit downbeat, gives fair squeeze in the fruit, but edges back a little towards the end.