France · Rhone · Northern Rhone · Crozes Hermitage White · Still · wine-wine · 1427002
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| Vintage | Packing | Offers | Bids | Market price | WA rating |
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| 2013 | 6 x 75cl | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | 12 x 75cl | 0 | 0 | 2534.16 | |
| 2016 | 6 x 75cl | 1 | 0 | 1267.08 |
Rating: 89 –89
A 70-30 blend of Marsanne and Roussanne, the 2018 Crozes Hermitage les Terres Blanches is matured in both oak (60%) and tank (40%). It hints at pineapple, pear and melon on the nose, then delivers more pear and melon notes on the palate. Full-bodied, yet crisp and vibrant on the finish, it should be drunk over the near term. Tasted twice (once blind), with consistent notes.
Rating: 90 –90
Delicately perfumed oak and hints of crushed stone mingle easily on the nose of the 2020 Crozes Hermitage les Terres Blanches, a blend of 70% Marsanne and 30% Roussanne matured in a mix of demi-muids, barriques and tank. It's floral and pear scented, with pineapple as well, imparting ample complexity, while the medium to full-bodied palate is ripe yet focused, with bright beams of citrus, brine and chalk that linger on the finish. Tasted twice (once blind), with consistent notes.
Rating: 91 –91
A blend of 70% Marsanne and 30% Roussanne, the 2016 Crozes Hermitage les Terres Blanches is sourced from the region around Larnage, known for its white soils. This medium to full-bodied white is rich in the mouth, yet briny, subtly bitter and balanced, with notes of fennel and honey on the finish. It should drink well for a few years.
Rating: 90 –90
The 2017 Crozes Hermitage les Terres Blanches is a bit unusual for the appellation in that it's 70% Roussanne and 30% Marsanne. It's also 70% barrel fermented and aged, with the remainder being done in stainless steel. Full-bodied, ripe and round, it offers attractive notes of honeyed pineapple, cinnamon, clove and vanilla, even a hint of sweet corn, before fading on the finish.
Rating: 90 –90
The outstanding 2009 Crozes-Hermitage Les Terres Blanches (70% Marsanne and 30% Roussanne) comes from very old vines. It is a zesty, elegant effort displaying aromas of white peaches, apricots and nectarines. Also a sleeper of the vintage, it should drink nicely for 3-4 years. Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083
Rating: 91 –91
A seriously impressive white, the 2012 Crozes Hermitage les Terres Blanches offers classic minerality to go with hints of cream, white flowers and stone fruits. A blend of 70% Marsanne and 30% Roussanne that was aged most in barrel (30% in tank), this medium-bodied, textured and finesse-styled effort has juicy acidity and a perfect mix of richness and freshness. Drink it over the coming 4-5 years. This was a rock solid lineup from this tiny, family owned estate. Importer: Wine House Ltd, San Francisco, CA; Tel. (415)355-9463
Rating: 90 –90
Looking first at their white, the 2013 Crozes Hermitage Les Terres Blanches is a fantastic value that savvy readers need to snatch up. Made from 70% Marsanne and 30% Roussanne, it offers classy white peach, white flowers and brioche-like notes to go with a medium-bodied, seamless, elegant style on the palate. Brought up 70% in barrel (30% new) and 30% in stainless steel, it gains richness and depth with time in the glass. Drink it over the coming 2-3 years.