Etienne Pochon
Crozes-Hermitage Syrah
Meaty, gamey, mineral and very floral. Killer nose. Palate less killer. A bit dirty.
Meaty, gamey, mineral and very floral. Killer nose. Palate less killer. A bit dirty.
2 people found it helpfulFeb 24th, 2014Supple red fruit / some dank vegetal notes / palate expresses briny olive, game, mushroom, dried herb / black pepper / rich but angular, with med to med+ frame
Supple red fruit / some dank vegetal notes / palate expresses briny olive, game, mushroom, dried herb / black pepper / rich but angular, with med to med+ frame
1 person found it helpfulApr 30th, 2018Lighter-bodied vs. New World Syrah. After opening, started to show pepper, terroir, herbs. Lovely with the Osso Bucco.
Lighter-bodied vs. New World Syrah. After opening, started to show pepper, terroir, herbs. Lovely with the Osso Bucco.
1 person found it helpfulOct 3rd, 2016Nothing complicated here, just good times.
Nothing complicated here, just good times.
Nov 7th, 2024Whelans Wines, €50, medium bohied Crozes Hermitage which wouldn't necessarily be my choice, but this magnum, aerated surprised me with blackcurrants, good structure.
Whelans Wines, €50, medium bohied Crozes Hermitage which wouldn't necessarily be my choice, but this magnum, aerated surprised me with blackcurrants, good structure.
Jul 27th, 2024Rustic. Good typicity. Medium body. Fairly extracted but not unbalanced. Solid bistro wine with braised lamb. Feels like I’m in southern France.
Rustic. Good typicity. Medium body. Fairly extracted but not unbalanced. Solid bistro wine with braised lamb. Feels like I’m in southern France.
Apr 24th, 2022