2017 Rene-Jean Dard & Francois Ribo, Crozes-Hermitage, Les Rouges Baties Price_42.99 rounded out with the darker

rounded out with the darker

and an exciting new discovery from trailblazing importer Ariana Rolich

persistent acidity and fine-grained tannins that contrast with the more dense

This is our favorite cuvee from them

2017 Rene-Jean Dard & Francois Ribo, Crozes-Hermitage, Les Rouges Baties Price_42.99 rounded out with the darkerRen Jean Dard and Franois Ribo prioritize minimal intervention to emphasize the raw character of their Syrah, eschewing additions and relying on ambient yeasts for fermentation. Their approach for *Les Rouges Bties* centers on utilizing high percentages of whole cluster inclusion, which imparts structural tension and savory depth rather than relying on heavy extraction. The vineyard, situated in the northern sector of the Crozes Hermitage appellation