Chapoutier, Crozes-Hermitage Varonniers Size:6x750ml This is aromatically quite similar

This is aromatically quite similar to the straight Puligny though with more floral elements plus a subtle application of oak

Floral black fruit and spice mark the nose here

warm earth and discreet floral wisps

plum and notably ripe dark berry fruit along with a touch of herbal character

This should age effortlessly and I would expect the minerality to develop even more with age

Chapoutier, Crozes-Hermitage Varonniers Size:6x750ml This is aromatically quite similarVery stylish, with soft but persistent mouthfeel to the blackberry, pepper, tobacco and cocoa notes. Features lingering black tea and iron notes on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 611 cases made. JM