1996 M. Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage Les Varonniers

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Score 94/100 · Drink 2000-2026, Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate, Sep 2016

A beautiful showing from what's certainly one of the top examples of this appellation, the 1996 Crozes Hermitage les Varonniers is 100% Syrah that comes from a cool, pure granite terroir located just behind Hermitage Hill. Its deep ruby color is followed by terrific Granite-induced aromas of damp earth, crushed rocks, smoke and hints of meatiness. Medium to full-bodied, rich, nicely concentrated and balanced, it’s fully mature, yet should easily keep for another decade. This has to easily be one of the most impressive, age-worthy Crozes Hermitage made today.

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92
92/100

Average Score

89
89+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

94
94/100

Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate

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89+ points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 89+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Good dark red. Liqueur-like kirsch and licorice aromas. Thick and sweet but shapely and structured. The blackberry flavor is notably ripe for the year. Firm on the finish, with fine tannins and lovely persistence of dark berry flavor. May yet merit a 90-point score.

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M. Chapoutier
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Red

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Dry

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