Dard & Ribo 2023 Crozes-Hermitage Blanc

50-67% Roussanne (1986), 33-50% Marsanne (1986) from red clay, stony, some granite soils on Les Bâties (Les Murettes for the boys) at Larnage, same soils as Les Rocoules at Hermitage, fermented, raised 25% new, 75% 1-3 year 228-litre & 600-litre oak casks 12 months, “Les Murettes usually gives rich, rounded wines”, malo completed.  2023: fine yellow robe; the bouquet is crafted around walnut, peach, table wax, dried fruits, variety. The palate is on restraint, grip, is nutty with hints of Roussanne floral influences, white flowers, holds its shape soundly. There are tremors of freshness, acidity. It’s tight, natural, fresh, nutty, shows interesting juice on the finish, cool greengage plum, white plum." Drink over the next 5 - 8 years.