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2000 A. Belle Crozes-Hermitage "Les Pierrelles"2000 in Croze-Hermitage was, according to some sages, the year of the winemakers - certain wines being unbalanced, and strong in alcohol. Perhaps, the beginning of a downhill slope (2001, 2002, 2003 ...) which did not turn until 2004, though the good producers made decent wines.
> nose: by now, a bit spicy, with plummy black fruit
> palate: medium body, good acidity, briery, black fruit
>
> Very odd beginning with all the vegetal notes, but they did eventually
> blow off to reveal a nice wine. Certainly not profound, but a very
> decent Syrah from the N. Rhone. Now, 3 hours later, the wine is still
> very much alive.
Cheers
Nils