Combier, Crozes-Hermitage Clos Grives other_regions_australia This robust effort is borderline

This robust effort is borderline strict at present and will require plenty of age to soften the tannins

This too is overtly floral with its broad-ranging nose of spicy red and dark berry aromas that slide gracefully into the super-sleek

staying 14 to 21 days ahead of average from budbreak to harvest

Yet there are aromatic red fruits with highlights of elderberry

Combier, Crozes-Hermitage Clos Grives other_regions_australia This robust effort is borderlineThe 2012 Crozes Hermitage Clos des Grives shows a night and day different style than the 2013 and is upfront, ripe, exuberant and sexy, with medium to full bodied notes of black raspberries, violets, flowers and spice. As with a number of these wines, it has a whiff of detracting volatile acidity, yet remains a terrific drink.