The outstanding 2010 Crozes-Hermitage Aleofane exhibits some toasty oak along with rich cassis, fruitcake, black olive and lavender notes presented in a medium to full-bodied, ripe, seductive style. Enjoy it over the next 7-8 years.
This cooperative located on the outskirts of the village of Tain l’Hermitage is one of France’s finest coops, producing some of the Northern Rhone’s most astonishing wines. They are reviewed below in the order in which I tasted them. I was knocked-out by the quality of their two cuvees of 2010 Hermitage. The Crozes-Hermitage selections are very strong in 2010 and above average to good in 2011. The 2010s rachet up the level of richness and intensity. The St.-Joseph cuvees are all strong efforts.
No known American importer.
