Tardieu Laurent Crozes Hermitage VV 2022 HLG The question is whether you

The question is whether you like it fresher or with more bottle age

and some smoky

A slightly more elegant if still deeply pitched nose features aromas of red and dark raspberry

The palate is rounded and generous in the mouth with plenty of pear skin

91-94 points

Tardieu Laurent Crozes Hermitage VV 2022 HLG The question is whether you93 Points Jeb Dunnuck "The 2022 Crozes Hermitage Vieilles Vignes is another ripe, opulent release from Tardieu Laurent that does everything right. Ripe blackberries, strawberries, black pepper, game, and some smoky, meaty notes all emerge on the nose, and this beauty hits the palate with medium to full bodied richness, a pure, layered mouthfeel, velvety tannins, and no hard edges. It's a gorgeous Northern Rhne Syrah that brings the fruit and texture."