2019 Grand Cru AOC Château Fleur de Lisse Rhône-Nord Needs three or four years

Needs three or four years to soften

the 2008 Cristal was produced from 37 of the 45 parcels that are candidates for inclusion in this cuvée—some 40% of which were farmed organically back in 2008—and it's a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay

which will be included in the next installment of my Southern Rhône coverage

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was produced with grapes from three plots (1

2019 Grand Cru AOC Château Fleur de Lisse Rhône-Nord Needs three or four yearsJames Suckling 92 A perfumed nose of mulberries, dark plums, dark chocolate, smoke, dried herbs and spice box. Medium bodied with fine tannins and fresh acidity. Round and creamy with a fruity edge and a flavorful finish. 95% merlot and 5% cabernet franc. Drink from 2024.