The 2017 Crozes Hermitage Mise En Bouche from the young Emanuel Darnaud is a beautiful, layered, pure wine that shines on all accounts. Its saturated purple color is followed by notes of blackberries, black cherries, blueberries, ground pepper, violets, and bouquet garni. Medium to full-bodied, supple, layered, and seamless on the palate, with moderate tannins, it's going to benefit from short-term cellaring and keep for a decade