2020 Crozes-Hermitage, Domaine de Thalabert, Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Rhône

Domaine de Thalabert occupies an impressive 40 hectares of Crozes-Hermitage – it’s both the largest and the oldest vineyard of the appellation. Cassis and blueberry perfume mixes with black pepper and violets on the nose. The palate is vibrant and fresh, with sweet, wild berry fruit balanced by fine, velvety tannins. Open and accessible, though it could hold.

Georgina Haacke, Fine Wine Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd