Basic Information – Nobles Rives Crozes Hermitage 2015
Producer – Cave de Tain
Vintage – 2015
Region – Frances – Northern Rhone – Crozes Hermitage
Varietal – Syrah
Pricing – $19.99
Alcohol – 13.5%
Appearance
Wine is clear and pale purple in color.
Aroma/Nose
This Nobles Rives Crozes Hermitage 2015 is clean with medium (+) aromas. Aromas consist of red fruits, such as red currant and strawberry. This is followed by blackberry notes, lavender, licorice, cedar and leather. Overall, we would say this wine is developing.
Taste/Palate
Nobles Rives Crozes Hermitage 2015 is dry with medium acidity and medium (+) tannins. It is also a fuller bodied wine with a medium intensity of flavors. The flavors consist of red cherry, red currant, lavender, licorice, chocolate and an earthy medium length finish.
Overall Experience
The complexity level was great in this Nobles Rives Crozes Hermitage 2015 along with the intensity and balance. I believe the only thing missing was the length. It could have been a bit longer on the finish. Overall, a very good wine that is suitable to drink now but has potential for ageing.
Pairings
Food – Beef, Lamb, Game
Cigar – Tatuaje TAA 50th
Publication Ratings
N/A
Winemakers Notes
Crozes-Hermitage, Rhone, France – Shows flavors of olives, fruitiness, and hints of cured meats. Hints of spices permeate throughout which allows for a lovely harmonious wine.
