2014 Domaine de Thalabert, Paul Jaboulet Crozes Hermitage

The 2014 Domaine de Thalabert from Paul Jaboulet Aîné is a well-regarded wine from the Crozes-Hermitage appellation. Here are some tasting notes:

Nose: Rich aromas of blackberry, cinnamon, and oak. Some tasters also noted hints of mushroom, fruitcake and currants

Palate: The wine is medium to full-bodied with flavors of blackcurrant, blueberry, and spice. It has a bone-dry flavor profile with a touch of bitterness from nuts, adding complexity. There’s also a presence of black cherry and black olive.

Texture: Soft tannins with a smooth mouthfeel, balanced by fresh acidity. The wine has a good length and aftertaste.

Overall: It’s a wine that benefits from decanting and can improve with a few more years of ageing