Bottled just three weeks prior to my visit, the 2017 Crozes Hermitage Cuvee Alberic Bouvet didn't seem to be suffering any ill effects. It's a bit toasty (this cuvée sees about 20% new oak) relative to the Papillon bottling, but it's deeper, richer and more velvety. Baking spices accent blackberry and cassis flavors in this plush, medium to full-bodied effort.