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Patience

2004 Crozes-Hermitage Red Blend

Earl Desmeure Patience is a captivating red blend from the celebrated Crozes-Hermitage region, showcasing the region's exceptional grape-growing conditions. This vintage, crafted in 2004, reveals a mesmerizing deep red hue that promises a delightful experience. The wine presents a medium-bodied profile, delivering a smooth mouthfeel that gracefully supports the blend's elegant structure. With bright acidity that enlivens the palate, it maintains a refreshing quality while harmonizing with the wine's pronounced fruit intensity, featuring notes of dark berries and subtle spice. The tannins are notably firm yet refined, providing a solid backbone while allowing the enticing flavors to shine through. This wine also boasts a dry finish, making it an excellent companion for a variety of dishes. Earl Desmeure Patience is a true testament to the artistry of winemaking in this distinguished region.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Leather

Leather

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


France
France

While it was not the first country to master winemaking, no other country has determined the course of wine and wine culture as much as France. From the sparkling wines of Champagne to the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of Burgundy; from Bordeaux's sumptuous blends to Alsace's Riesling; and from the Loire Valley's Sauvignon Blancs to exciting new regions like Pays d'Oc in the south, France has given the world nearly all the major styles and grape varieties that dominate what we drink today. There are numerous reasons why France and wine are so inextricably linked, but perhaps the foremost is geography. Few places can rival France's unique array of hot and cool-climate regions and the abundant maritime influences and mountainous terrain found throughout the country.

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