Combier Crozes-Hermitage Cuvee LC 2021 750ml

92 POINTS: VINOUS – Primary red and blue fruit scents are complemented by cracked pepper and candied violet notes. In an energetic, juicy style, offering sweet black raspberry and boysenberry flavors that firm up in the back half. Shows just a trace of tannins on the persistent finish, which echoes the blue fruit and spice notes. Laurent Combiers consistently delicious and accessible, entry-level Crozes-Hermitage Cuve Laurent (known colloquially as Cuve L) is one of the most ubiquitous Northern Rhne wines in restaurants, wine bars and shops across France.These wines lean towards a modern style with fruit-driven personalities, but there is more than enough depth and structure to warrant cellaring.

91 POINTS: WINE SPECTATOR – Delivers earth and fruit in equal parts, with wet earth, dried leaves and smoked mesquite alongside black plum and cherry compote.The medium-bodied finish is marked by pepper and anise, all cut through with savory acidity and graphite shavings.