
2019 CROZES HERMITAGE Cuvée Papillon Domaine Gilles Robin
Northern Rhône Rhône France
Red
Syrah.
A distinctly bold and fragrant expression from Gilles Robin, spice and black pepper, overlaying blackberry and blueberry fruits. The palate is filled with ripe fruit, rich tannins give weight and intensity and there is a...(read more)
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2018 CROZES HERMITAGE Cuvée Albéric Bouvet Domaine Gilles Robin
Northern Rhône Rhône France
Red
Syrah.
Certified Organic
The 2018 Crozes Hermitage Cuvee Alberic Bouvet boasts aromas of candied cherries and garrigue. It's full-bodied and atypically rich, supple and creamy in texture, with a long, velvety finish. It should drink well for up...(read more)
Joe Czerwinski, www.robertparker.com
2016 CROZES HERMITAGE Cuvée 1920 Domaine Gilles Robin
Northern Rhône Rhône France
Red
Syrah.
Certified Organic
Tasted blind. Liquorice, black cherry and leather with plenty of fresh oak spice too. Bold and flavoursome. Likewise, there is a lot of tannic astringency on the palate, requiring time in bottle to resolve.
Richard Hemming MW
2017 HERMITAGE Domaine Gilles Robin
Northern Rhône Rhône France
Red
Syrah.
Certified Organic
The Robins own a small parcel at the bottom of les Bessards. The 2017 Ermitage will spend two years in new oak. At the time of my visit, it was toasty and smoky from the oak, with a combination of red and black currants....(read more)
Joe Czerwinski, www.robertparker.com