2019 DOMAINE BELLE CROZES-HERMITAGE CUVEE LOUIS BELLE, RHONE FRANCE

The roots of the Belle family run deep in Hermitage and extend back to the 18th century when the family began acquiring vines in the region. 

The real deal, it's concentrated and full-bodied, with wonderful tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. It has a pure, polished, almost modern edge, yet it brings plenty of background meaty, bloody, black olive notes with time in the glass and is pure Crozes-Hermitage gold.