2020 Laurent Fayolle Crozes-Hermitage Les Pontaix
2020 Laurent Fayolle Crozes-Hermitage Les Pontaix
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Producer: Laurent Fayolle
Region: Crozes-Hermitage, Rhone, France
Varietal: Syrah
Year: 2020
Wine Spectator, 93 Points
"Juicy and direct, with a burst of red and black cherry compote flavors followed quickly by melted black licorice and sweet tobacco hints. A light mineral accent adds a little tension through the fruit-driven finish. Drink now."
Wine Advocate, 91 Points
"From 40-year-old vines on clay and limestone soils in Crozes proper, destemmed and aged in demi-muids (20% new), the cassis-scented 2019 Crozes Hermitage Les Pontaix picks up hints of crushed stone and pencil shavings on the nose as well. It's a moderately concentrated, easy-drinking Crozes, with soft tannins, succulent fruit and a long, softly dusty finish."
Decanter, 91 Points
"Fresh berry fruit, blackberries, not overripe. Medium-bodied, very precise, not overly thick in texture with very fine tannin and good acidity. Better than most Crozes-Hermitage in 2019, this is very ripe but also balanced, fresh and drinkable. From granite soils at the north of the appellation. Spends 12 months in demi-muids, 20% new."
Alcohol: 15%
Certified organic
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