Crozes-Hermitage, Mis en Bouche, 2006

Crozes-Hermitage, Mis en Bouche, 2006

Being his more quaffable, younger vine, earlier to drink, fruitier, gift to the locals, Emmanuel prefers to keep this cuvee closer to home and the reality is that there simply is not a great deal of it produced. However, Emmanuel has been continually coaxed into parting with a small quantity for his growing legion of fans here in Northern California. Although the name suggests an easy-drinking, quaffable bistro wine, put it in your mouth, there is nothing having come from this talented young winemaker that is easily forgettable.

Crozes Hermitage

Crozes-Hermitage, Mis en Bouche, 2006 Being his more quaffable, younger vine, earlier to drink, fruitier, gift to the locals, Emmanuel prefers to keep this cuvee closer to home…

Crozes-Hermitage, Les Trois Chenes, 2005The name comes from one of the six parcels (seven for 2007) which compose this wine, upon which can be found the three distinguishing oak trees which stand out and identify this vineyard.