🏰 The 2018 Laurent Combier Crozes Hermitage Clos des Grives is an 【iconic and polished Syrah from old vines, offering weight, structure, and approachability】. The 2018 vintage in Crozes-Hermitage was demanding but yielded quality grapes. This wine presents aromas of black olive, salinity, blackberry, and black cherries, with an initial hint of vanilla that dissipates. The palate is full-bodied with fine, silky tannins, juicy high acidity, and flavors of black pepper spice, smooth blackberries, and a long, briny finish. It's a very good Crozes Hermitage that can be enjoyed now or aged for another five years or more. 🍴 This powerful Syrah is a fantastic match for rib of beef, rack of lamb, or game. It also pairs wonderfully with red meat, game, and various cheeses. 🥂 Perfect for a hearty dinner with friends, a special barbecue, or a gathering where a robust and flavorful red is desired. Serve at 17°C (or 16-18°C) and decant to allow its complex aromas to fully develop.