Paul Jaboulet Aine, Crozes-Hermitage Roure other_regions_australia It would be nice to

It would be nice to see a little more mid-palate depth and persistence

I don’t see the Bernardot as a super long-term ager

without the sand component that’s found in the Hominis Fides

in this 2018 wine

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Crozes-Hermitage Roure other_regions_australia It would be nice toOpaque ruby. An assertively scented, complex bouquet features mineral accented boysenberry, cherry liqueur, licorice and smoky mineral aromas that expand with air. Stains the palate with sweet, dense black and blue fruit, spicecake and candied violet flavors that show a surprisingly graceful touch thanks to a spine of juicy acidity. Velvety, slow mounting tannins shape a broad, smoke laced finish that hangs on with superb, floral driven persistence.