Jean-Baptiste Souillard, Crozes-Hermitage 2022 Rare Les Onglés 2023

Les Onglés 2023

this is a producer to get onto before their prices go through the roof

Meursault-esque with notes of pastry

just how I like my fizz

on top of an aesthetically pleasing label and a price that's practically impossible to come across these days

Jean-Baptiste Souillard, Crozes-Hermitage 2022 Rare Les Onglés 2023Place: Rhne, France Grape: Syrah Vibe: Natural, richer Going up a gear here. This comes off two plots in the most northerly point of the appellation, one at the top of the hill with the other at the bottom for the ultimate balance. The usual whole bunch treatment is followed by a bit of pumping over. We're left with a savory delight that is immediately delicious. If you've got the patience, I'd be watching those tannins soften with a few years bottle