Also perfumed and showing the house style, the 2011 Crozes Hermitage offers up notions of light berry fruit, dried flowers, lavender and forest floor to go with a soft, medium-bodied, approachable profile on the palate. There’s plenty of character here and it should be consumed over the coming 4-5 years. These solid, yet at times slightly wild, efforts are made by Natacha Chave. They have loads of character and are worth seeking out. Importer: Grape Expectations, Inc. Richmond, CA; tel. (510) 412-5969