Domaine Alain Graillot - Crozes-Hermitage - 2021

Dark red; really alert, vivacious bouquet, a basket full of black cherries, hints of mulberry, licorice. The palate rocks, offers instant and pleasing dark berry fruit with a nudge of sweetness, holds slightly furry tannins for now. There is a cool thread through it, which works very well in its lift and freedom. The aftertaste has a note of cherry stone, black olives, a herbal tone from the inclusion of the stems. 4/5 Stars John Livingstone-Learmonth, drinkrhone.com