Remizieres, Crozes-Hermitage Christophe Vintage:2016 quinine and a whiff of

quinine and a whiff of just sliced citrus

A perfumed and ultra-pure nose freely offers up its aromas of crushed pear

2011 has more instant appeal

There is a bit more size and weight to the rich and nicely textured flavors that also exude a subtle bead of minerality before concluding in a dry and clean if mildly rustic finale

Slightly high-toned scents of raspberry

Remizieres, Crozes-Hermitage Christophe Vintage:2016 quinine and a whiff ofThe 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.