Domaine de la Ville Rouge - Inspiration 2016
89/100
Robert Parker
"Aged primarily in stainless steel tanks, the 2016 Crozes-Hermitage Inspiration offers notes of asphalt and licorice-tinged, spicy plum. It is medium-bodied and fully ripe, developing supple tannins on the mid-palate. Peppery spices emerge on the finish." (Wine Advocate 2017 - Robert Parker)
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Eye
deep ruby dress with purplish highlights
Nose
intense red fruit
Palate
elegant and fruity
Serve
at 14-16°C
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairings
It pairs well with charcuterie, braised red meats, or a salted pork dish with lentils...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
The estate, located on the Châssis plain, has been practicing organic farming since 2009 and has since converted to biodynamic methods. The 2017 vintage of Crozes Rouges was consistently successful.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
A 20-hectare family estate in Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph, producing its own wines since 2006, under the guidance of Sébastien Girard, son of the founders, who took over three years earlier. Certified organic since 2012 and biodynamic since 2015.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2017 guide) 89/100 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Aged primarily in stainless steel tanks, the 2016 Crozes-Hermitage Inspiration offers notes of asphalt and licorice-tinged, spicy plum. It is medium-bodied and fully ripe, developing supple tannins on the mid-palate. Peppery spices emerge on the finish.