Barruol Lynch Crozes Hermitage 'Tiercerolles'

'Opaque ruby. High-pitched black and blue fruit, violet candy and cracked pepper aromas are complicated by a smoky mineral nuance that gains power as the wine opens up. Intense blackberry and blueberry flavors show impressive depth as well as energy and spicy back-end lift. Closes very long and appealingly sweet, with resonating mineral character driving a youthfully tannic finish.' - Vinous Media - 92 Points

'Louis Barruol favors sérine, an old variation of syrah, for his wines, and sources grapes for this Crozes only from the region’s granite hills rather than the flats. He collaborates on this blend with importer Kermit Lynch, offering a wine that’s gorgeously perfumed, all black peppercorns and lilies, smoke and cured bacon. All that fragrance rides on juicy, brisk plummy fruit, the wine immediately inviting.' - Wine & Spirits - 91 Points