Remizieres, Crozes-Hermitage Christophe other_regions_italy This isn’t quite as vibrant

This isn’t quite as vibrant as the best here though it’s still certainly attractive

This is a very opulent and rich expression with forward determination and power

Various plots around the appellation are farmed organically

(from 3 separate parcels that aggregate only

Remizieres, Crozes-Hermitage Christophe other_regions_italy This isn’t quite as vibrantThe 2016 Crozes Hermitage Cuvee Christophe boasts some lovely notes of pepper, violets and black raspberries but also a veneer of cedar and vanilla. It's creamy and lush across the medium to full bodied palate, with the oak playing too prominent a role, and coming across as slightly popcorn like on the long finish.