Domaine Des Lises Crozes Hermitage Rouge 2020 (1.5L) Chile Chile Sauvignon Blanc where there's a ton of

where there's a ton of liquorice to fall into

Lovely subtle fruit

very balanced and persistent

on the hillsides in this region centered on Valdobbiadene

Domaine Des Lises Crozes Hermitage Rouge 2020 (1.5L) Chile Chile Sauvignon Blanc where there's a ton ofFrom the son of acclaimed producer Alain Graillot, Maxime. The organic fruit (from 35 year old vines) is destemmed, spending one year in old oak (used barrels from Domaine de la Romane Conti) with a touch of new. This is an appealing, pretty, fruit forward Crozes with aromas of violets, plump blackberry, plum, licorice, and chocolate followed by a tighter palate with grainy tannins and high acidity. An accomplished, balanced, and restrained wine.