Luc Tardy Domaine de Murinais
Crozes-Hermitage Vieilles Vignes
Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Dense, cloudy, dark old cherry red. Cherry scented shoe polish on the nose, but it is rather tight. This wine needs to breathe, preferably in decanter. Second tear herb aromas come through; sage, marjoram. Also wax. Somewhat timid upon entrance but unfolds onto a very long and meaningful passage. Meaty, savory flavors, mixed with lush dark berry and berry compote. Very, very lush and fleshy from the third quarter on, sending a bolt of acidity and then a rainbow-like finish that stays for half a minute. Dusty texture. Beautiful dryness after such long tannins. This wine can age ten to fifteen years easily. 93 pts.
Dense, cloudy, dark old cherry red. Cherry scented shoe polish on the nose, but it is rather tight. This wine needs to breathe, preferably in decanter. Second tear herb aromas come through; sage, marjoram. Also wax. Somewhat timid upon entrance but unfolds onto a very long and meaningful passage. Meaty, savory flavors, mixed with lush dark berry and berry compote. Very, very lush and fleshy from the third quarter on, sending a bolt of acidity and then a rainbow-like finish that stays for half a minute. Dusty texture. Beautiful dryness after such long tannins. This wine can age ten to fifteen years easily. 93 pts.
Feb 5th, 2015
