Olivier Dumaine Crozes Hermitage La Croix du Verre 2022 vaucoupin limestone and granite tinted minerality

limestone and granite tinted minerality highlighting the bright

The Ardeche is a relatively unspoilt corner of the Rhone

olive oil and other produce in concert with the natural environment

a savory character

the Alchemie will develop nicely over the next eight to ten years

Olivier Dumaine Crozes Hermitage La Croix du Verre 2022 vaucoupin limestone and granite tinted mineralityThe Dumaine family has resided in the village of Larnage since 1650. Today, Olivier and Maryline Dumaine work their parcels in the villages of Larnages and Saint Jean du Muzols. Their Crozes Hermitage and Saint Joseph are planted with ancient vines grown on granite hills, producing naturally low yields of concentrated, yet balanced wines. DESCRIPTION Exuberantly fruity and redolent of smoke, spice and chocolate, this is a lavish but elegantly composed