Berthaut-Gerbet Fixin Rouge les Crais 2019 (750ML)

91-93 VM / 89 BH

The 2019 Fixin Les Crais, which includes 20% stems addition, sports dark berry fruit like the Les Clos, touches of iodine and violet, showing just a little more amplitude by comparison. The palate is medium- bodied with sappy black fruit, very harmonious with lovely salinity. is feels very cohesive with a persistent finish. As good Fixin gets basically. -Neal Martin, Vinous Media

Moderate, though not invasive, notes of menthol and wood surround the spice and more floral-scented nose that is otherwise similar from a fruit standpoint. There is a bit more concentration to the finer and more obviously mineral-driven medium weight flavors that offer better depth and persistence on the dusty and ever-so-mildly austere finale. This is a quality villages that's worth considering. - AM, Burghound