Crozes Hermitage La Matiniere blanc 2017

Lobenberg: Sehr feine Litschi- und weiße Johannisbeeraromen, an Riesling erinnernd. Im Antrunk sehr frisch und strahlend, dann kommt das Hermitage-typische Tannin zum Tragen. Tannin und Mineralität ergänzen sich sehr gut und münden in ein von Zitrusaromen bestimmtes Finale. Die Reben stehen hier auf einem von Kalk dominierten Untergrund, dies wird wohl zum großen Teil zu der begeisternden Finesse geführt haben. 93+/100

-- Parker: Atypically firm and structured for this cuvée, the medium to full-bodied 2017 Crozes Hermitage La Matinière boasts terrific aromas of violets, crushed stone, blueberries and licorice. It looks like a solid repeat of the 2015. 90-92/100

-- Jeb Dunnuck: --Jeb Dunnuck: White flowers, juicy citrus, dried pineapple, and some stone minerality all emerge from the 2017 Crozes Hermitage La Matinière Blanc, a nicely balanced, elegant example of Marsanne that's ready to go. Brought up all in stainless steel, drink it over the coming 2-3 years. 90-92/100

-- Galloni: Bright violet color. Lucid dark berry and floral aromas are complemented by spice and mineral notes that build with air. Clean and energetic in style, offering juicy blackberry and bitter cherry flavors, a hint of olive and a late hint of spicy cracked pepper. Finishes gently sweet, tannic and quite long, leaving a note of violet pastille behind. (85% concrete and 15% neutral oak) 91-92/100

-- Winespectator: Bright and fresh, with pretty honeysuckle and verbena notes gilding a core of yellow apple and star fruit flavors. Reveals a flash of lemon meringue through the finish. Drink now through 2020. 500 cases made, 100 cases imported. 90/100