Country: France
Region: Northern Rhone
Appellation: Crozes-Hermitage
Grape: 100% Syrah
Highly perfumed aromas of dark cherries, blackberry, olive, and violet. A mineral component adds lift to this silky and deliciously balanced Syrah. Has amazing energy, with a long, concentrated finish.
Domaine Combier is lesser-known but consistently delivers quality wines. It is also innovative in more ways than one: the estate went organic way back in 1970 and uses egg-shaped concrete tanks. Fascinated by the elegance of great Burgundy Pinot Noirs, Laurent Combier remains true to the varietal and signs a young yet open and expressive red. No need for patience here: drink and enjoy.